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Unrivaled team rosters ranked, from sneaky good to title contenders

Oct 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) is blocked from behind by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the third quarter during game five of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) is blocked from behind by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the third quarter during game five of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Unrivaled team rosters are here, and oh, baby. These things are SUPERB.

Anytime WNBA players are involved, there's bound to be some fantastic hoops played, and Unrivaled is shaping up to be no different. On Wednesday, they revealed the rosters for the league's six teams, and these things run the gamut from sneaky good to "Give them the championship, now!"

So, you know I had to get involved and give my totally-expert-but-clearly-super-biased opinion on how the roster talent should be ranked. May the odds be ever in your team's favor.

Here’s my ranking of all six new teams:

6. Phantom BC

Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (4) celebrates in the third quarter during game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (4) celebrates in the third quarter during game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Roster: Jackie Young, Marina Mabrey, Satou Sabally, Tiffany Hayes, WILDCARD, Brittney Griner

Phantom BC is a wild team. They honestly might put up the most 3-pointers in the whole league, and I'm not kidding. Four players here typically average 40 percent or better from behind the line. WILD TIMES. You can't defend that. Don't even try. Just hope for the best.

Then, here comes Brittney Griner to drop 2-pointers all over the court. How is that even fair? Say what now? And we haven't even gotten to the wildcard spot that's still up for grabs too.

5. Lunar Owls BC

Oct 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) reacts to her missed shot against the New York Liberty during the first half of game four of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Oct 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) reacts to her missed shot against the New York Liberty during the first half of game four of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Roster: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, Napheesa Collier, Natasha Cloud, WILDCARD, Shakira Austin

I refuse to count out any team with Napheesa Collier leading it because, as we saw in the WNBA Finals, THEY JUST DON'T QUIT. How good will this team be?

Phee is a Team USA gold medalist and a nasty defender. Allisha Gray is a 3x3 Gold medalist and an underrated defender. And that's before you get to SDS, T-Cloud and Shakira, who also can defend and drop points. YOWZA.

4. Vinyl BC

May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Sky at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Sky at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Roster: Arike Ogunbowale, Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston, Jordin Canada, Rae Burrell, Dearica Hamby

BUCKETS. BUCKETS. BUCKETS.

Vinyl has a serious advantage because it's got nothing but shooters on it, and that's going to be a problem. Arike and Rhyne will torture teams from behind the arc, and Dearica and Aliyah will bully them inside. WOOOOOO.

As if that wasn't enough, Dearica and Rhyne also won 3x3 bronze this summer in Paris, giving them a serious leg up on just how strenuous 3x3 basketball is. This team's conditioning will be immaculate.

3. Rose BC

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) reaches for the ball as it rolls out of bounds Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.
Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) reaches for the ball as it rolls out of bounds Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.

Roster: Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Angel Reese, Brittney Sykes, Lexie Hull, Azurá Stevens

Alright now. This is a sneaky good squad. Having Chelsea Gray, the point gawd, leading is already a good start and adding the bucket slayer, Kahleah Copper, has my attention.

But then you have the rebounding queen Angel Reese, who will save a ton of possesions, and that changes things. Add in a little Brittany Sykes and Lexie Hull for additional defense and buckets, and whewwww. TOUGH. Azurá Stevens is nice, pretty bow to bring it all home.

2. Laces BC

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots during the second half against the Indiana Fever during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots during the second half against the Indiana Fever during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Roster: Kelsey Plum, Kayla McBride, Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Williams, Kate Martin, Stefanie Dolson

Speaking of teams with Olympic experience, Kelsey Plum and Stefanie Dolson brought home the first-ever USA 3x3 medal (gold). That cannot be understated here. I think it will matter A LOT.

Also, in what kind of world will it be fair to choose between Alyssa Thomas or Courtney Williams shredding up your defense? I would QUIT. GIVE ME THE BALL, I'M GOING HOME.

And when you think you've had enough, Kate Martin and Kayla McBride will politely ask you to move out the way for more buckets.

1. Mist BC

Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates after scoring in the third quarter against the Minnesota Lynx during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates after scoring in the third quarter against the Minnesota Lynx during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Roster: Jewell Loyd, DiJonai Carrington, Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot, Rickea Jackson, Aaliyah Edwards

WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?! I fully expect a ton of blocks, steals, and broken ankles from Stewie and DiJonai, as well as just a barrage of midrange chaos from Rickea and Jewell. MOVE OUT THE WAYYYYYY.

And just when you think that's enough, the 3-ball will come raining on your head top from nearly the whole squad. I really shutter to think about the other teams having to defend this. I'm so sorry in advance. GOOD LUCK.

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