Sabrina Ionescu It was not originally planned to be played in Unrivaled. But on Monday, the new 3-on-3 women's professional basketball league announced the selection of a three-time All-Star and one of the most famous players in the world. WNBA — will be the last participating player.
She will join Phantom alongside Sato Sabally, Marina Mabry, Brittney Greiner, Natasha Cloud (Mercury) and Katie Lou Samuelson (Fever). Unrivaled, co-founded by Nafeesa Collier and Brianna Stewart, will unveil its information on January 17th in Miami.
Sabrina Ionescu quickly becomes one of Unrivaled's top stars
Ionescu, fresh off a season in which he won a WNBA championship with the New York Liberty and an Olympic gold medal with Team USA, is the Division I career leader in triple doubles and holds the world record. most three point shots during the WNBA season. She also has one of the most popular basketball sneakers, the Sabrina.
In early December, Ionescu underwent surgery on his right thumb to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament. According to the Associated Press. December 8th, ESPN reported Iones was scheduled to return to the court within four weeks, meaning he was expected to be back in action a few weeks before Unrivaled tip-off.
Unrivaled was originally planned to have six teams, each with five players. However, the league exceeded initial financial projections and added six spots, one for each team. The league announced a media partnership with TNT Sports and a total salary of $8 million for 36 players.
“I think this shows the level of excitement and how big women's sports are,” Nafeesa Collier told SB Nation last month. That's what happened.''
The unparalleled competition will be held three times a week on Friday, Saturday and Monday for nine weeks.
“It's going to be a very competitive atmosphere. This is not a ball-rolling All-Star Game, it's kind of a gimmick,” league president Alex Buzzell told SB Nation. “It's a high level of competition.”
The league also has a strong focus on player development, with all six Unrivaled coaches having significant experience in the area of individual skills.
“When a player leaves, [we want them to feel] This was the best offseason they've ever had,” Buzzell said.
Complete list of unrivaled clubs and players:
thong club: Jackie Young (Ace), Tiffany Hayes (Ace), Kayla McBride (Lynx), Alyssa Thomas (Sun), Kate Martin (Valkyries), Stephanie Dolson (Mystics).
Coached by Andrew Wade
phantom club: Sato Sabally (Wings), Marina Mabry (Sun), Brittney Greiner (Mercury), Natasha Cloud (Mercury), Katie Lou Samuelson (Fever), Sabrina Ionescu (Liberty)
Instruction by Adam Harrington
vinyl club: Arike Ogunbowale (Wings), Ryne Howard (Dream), Aliyah Boston (Fever), Jordan Canada (Dream), Ray Burrell (Sparks), Dearika Hamby (Sparks)
Coached by Teresa Weatherspoon
mist club: Jewel Lloyd (Storm), DeJonai Carrington (Sun), Brianna Stewart (Liberty), Courtney Vandersloot (Liberty), Rikea Jackson (Sparks), Aaliyah Edwards (Mystics)
Instruction by Phil Handy
Rose club: Chelsea Gray (Ace), Carlea Copper (Mercury), Angel Reese (Sky), Britney Sykes (Mystics), Lexi Hull (Fever), Azura Stevens (spark)
Coaching by Nora Henry
Lunar Owl Club: Nafeesa Collier (Lynx), Courtney Williams (Lynx), Skyler Diggins-Smith (Storm), Alisha Gray (Dream), shakira austin (Mystics), Cameron Brink (Sparks, only played in early 2026).
Instruction by DJ Sackman
