WATCH: Texas coach Sydney Carter turns head in chic animal printed ensemble for Longhorns game

Sydney Carter pulled up to the No. 6-ranked Texas Longhorns’ game against the Southern Jaguars on Thursday, Dec. 12 sporting a chic animal-print ensemble. Known for her sharp style and confident demeanor, Carter often showcases her bold fashion statement in the basketball arena.

Sydney Carter is a former Texas A&M star and WNBA player who transitioned into the management side of college basketball with the Longhorns. She joined the Texas A&M coaching staff in 2020 as the video coordinator, and in 2022 she was hired as the Director of Player Development at Texas.

In an Instagram post on Monday, Carter showed her stunning outfit with the caption:

“Showed out 🐆"

Sydney Carter spent four years (2008-2012) at Texas A&M scoring 1,177 points and averaging 35.0% from the floor. Carter also led the team to the 2011 National Championship and 2010 Big 12 Tournament Championship.

Sydney Carter has made a habit of bringing her flair for fashion to the court. From tailored suits to statement dresses, her outfits often spark conversations, making her a trendsetter in the coaching world.

Sydney Carter says coaching has always been her dream

Basketball has been a lifelong passion for Sydney Carter. But despite her achievements as a player, coaching has always been her ultimate dream. In an exclusive interview with xoNecole in July, Carter shared how her childhood ambitions set her on the path to becoming a coach.

“As a little girl, I always told my mom I wanted to be a teacher,” Carter said. “Coaches are also teachers because we’re teaching so many things. I’ve always wanted to help younger people. In college, I realized I was a talker and a leader on my team. Basketball has always been a true passion for me, so coaching just made sense.”

While basketball is her first love, Carter has also become a rising style icon. Her gameday outfits reflect her bold and classy fashion sense.

Fashion, for Carter, is more than just looking good; it’s a form of self-expression. She dreams of taking her passion to the next level by creating her line of suits and business wear for women.

“I want to have my own fashion line one day, especially a suit line that’s affordable for coaches inspired by my looks,” she said. “There’s so much I want to do—casual wear, workout gear, everything.

"Clothing and looking my best is a passion of mine. I tell myself I’m going to have it, and I believe it.”

With her visionary mindset and dedication, Carter is inspiring the next generation both through her leadership in basketball and her trailblazing approach to fashion.