Overview
- Sydney Shrewsbury wore a basketball-themed state costume at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno during the Miss USA preliminaries.
- Her outfit featured Clark's No. 22, Indiana Fever and Pacers colors, "Indiana" on the shorts, a long embellished coat with net trim, white knee boots, and a glittered basketball purse.
- Video of the runway moment posted on X drew wide attention and largely positive reactions from viewers.
- Shrewsbury, 24, was crowned Miss Indiana USA in April and is a Salesforce marketing executive with a background in competitive diving and fitness instruction.
- Coverage framed the tribute as part of the ongoing "Caitlin Clark effect" that has amplified interest in women's basketball, and the Miss USA finals are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24 in Reno hosted by Taylor Hale.