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    Grant Afseth
    Grant Afseth
    Nov 6, 2025, 02:04
    Updated at: Nov 6, 2025, 02:04

    Paige Bueckers joins Breeze BC, Kelsey Mitchell captains Hive BC. Get ready for explosive 3-on-3 action with these powerhouse rosters revealed for Unrivaled's second season.

    Unrivaled unveiled its full slate of Season 2 rosters Wednesday night in a live show streamed across Bleacher Report’s digital platforms, marking the most expansive year yet for the fast-growing 3-on-3 women’s basketball league.

    The broadcast, hosted on the B/R App and YouTube channel, introduced the rosters for all eight clubs as well as a new six-player development pool. The 2026 season will feature the debut of two expansion franchises—Breeze BC and Hive BC—alongside returning teams Rose BC, Laces BC, Lunar Owls, Mist BC, Phantom BC, and Vinyl BC.

    Breeze BC, led by head coach Noelle Quinn, secured one of the most highly anticipated lineups in league history, highlighted by Paige Bueckers, Rickea Jackson, Dominique Malonga, Aari McDonald, Kate Martin, and Cameron Brink. Bueckers, one of the sport’s most recognizable young stars, will make her Unrivaled debut after the former UConn guard missed the inaugural season while completing her return to full competition. Brink, the former Stanford standout, is also set to make her debut after missing Season 1 due to an ACL injury.

    Hive BC, guided by Rena Wakama, features a similarly deep rotation with Kelsey Mitchell, Sonia Citron, Ezi Magbegor, Natisha Hiedeman, Saniya Rivers, and Monique Billings. The expansion franchise will open the new season in one of the league’s most anticipated matchups.

    Unrivaled’s second season tips off January 5 with a full day of games, beginning at 1 p.m. ET when Hive BC faces Vinyl BC, which reached the championship final last year. Miami native Erica Wheeler will lead Vinyl against Mitchell’s Hive, with pregame coverage starting at 12:30 p.m. ET.

    The second game of the day will feature Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart and Mist BC against Alyssa Thomas and Laces BC at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET. The night session begins with an 8 p.m. ET showdown between the two top teams from last season, Lunar Owls BC and Rose BC, as league MVP Napheesa Collier squares off with reigning champion Chelsea Gray. Phantom BC and Breeze BC close the opening day at 9:15 p.m. ET, with Kelsey Plum and Bueckers both making their league debuts.

    Rose BC, which captured the inaugural Unrivaled championship, returns nearly its entire core. Head coach Nola Henry’s roster includes Gray, Kahleah Copper, Azurá Stevens, Lexie Hull, Shakira Austin, and Sug Sutton. Angel Reese, the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, will not participate this season.

    The returning contenders also reshaped their lineups with key additions. The Lunar Owls retained Skylar Diggins and Napheesa Collier while adding Marina Mabrey, Aaliyah Edwards, Rachel Banham, and Rebecca Allen. Mist BC kept Stewart and added Arike Ogunbowale and Allisha Gray. Phantom BC assembled a powerhouse frontcourt with Satou Sabally, Aliyah Boston, and Natasha Cloud joining Plum.

    Laces BC retained Jackie Young and Alyssa Thomas and added Brittney Sykes, Jordin Canada, Maddy Siegrist, and Naz Hillmon. Vinyl BC head coach Teresa Weatherspoon will lead a balanced lineup of Courtney Williams, Rhyne Howard, Dearica Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Rae Burrell, and Brittney Griner.

    Unrivaled also announced a six-player development pool that includes Hailey Van Lith, Aziaha James, Haley Jones, Emily Engstler, Laeticia Amihere, and Makayla Timpson.

    The 2026 campaign marks another leap forward for the young league, which continues to blend WNBA stars and international talent in a fast-paced, player-driven format. With eight clubs, expanded rosters, and a daylong opening showcase, Unrivaled’s second season promises to deliver its most competitive and star-studded year yet.