Miss Indiana USA Sydney Shrewsbury went viral for her Caitlin Clark-inspired basketball costume at the State Costume show in Reno, Nev. Monday, Oct. 20. Photo from Miss Indiana USA’s official Facebook page.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Miss Indiana USA 2025 is drawing national attention after unveiling a basketball themed costume inspired by WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Sydney Shrewsbury debuted the look Monday, Oct. 20 during the State Costume show in Reno, Nevada, as part of Miss USA competition activities.

The outfit was created by Jess West Costumes of Indianapolis and is intended to highlight Indiana’s long running basketball culture.

Indiana Fever basketball player Caitlin Clark. Photo by John McClellan, Wikimedia Commons.

A press release described the design as a tribute to Clark’s influence on women’s sports and the state’s reputation for producing basketball talent. Indiana has long celebrated figures such as Larry Bird, Reggie Miller and Tyrese Halliburton.

Shrewsbury’s appearance has circulated widely on social media, helping generate interest ahead of the Miss USA Finals scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. The event will stream live on The Queen Beauty Network.

Organizers hope the design’s connection to the state’s longstanding sports identity will resonate with fans as the pageant approaches.