Unrivaled Announces 2027 Rosters for Season 3

Unrivaled has announced the rosters for its eight teams for the upcoming Season 3 of its women's 3-on-3 basketball league. The season is scheduled to begin on Jan. 8, 2027. In this 3-on-3 format, each roster consists of six players.

Team Rosters and Coaching Staff

The league's eight teams and their respective rosters for the 2027 season are as follows:

• Laces Basketball Club (Head coach: Andrew Wade): Jackie Young, Gabby Williams, Jess Shepard, Marine Johannès, Maddy Siegrist, Satou Sabally
• Mist Basketball Club (Head coach: Zach O'Brien): Veronica Burton, Bridget Carleton, Breanna Stewart, Arike Ogunbowale, Kiki Rice, Izzy Harrison
• Rose Basketball Club (Head coach: Nola Henry): Chelsea Gray, Brittney Sykes, Shakira Austin, Aziaha James, Lexie Hull, Kayla Thornton
• Lunar Owls Basketball Club (Head coach: DJ Sackman): Courtney Williams, Marina Mabrey, Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins, Sydney Tylor, Temi Fágbénlé
• Phantom Basketball Club (Head coach: Roneeka Hodges): Kelsey Plum, Kayla McBride, Aaliyah Edwards, Natasha Cloud, Tiffany Hayes, Li Yueru
• Vinyl Basketball Club (Head coach: Teresa Weatherspoon): Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Dearica Hamby, Jordin Canada, Flau'jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow
• Breeze Basketball Club (Head coach: Jarrell Christian): Paige Bueckers, Kahleah Copper, Dominique Malonga, Kaitlyn Chen, DiJonai Carrington, Monique Billings
• Hive Basketball Club (Head coach: Barbara Turner): Olivia Miles, Sonia Citron, Cameron Brink, Natisha Hiedeman, Rae Burrell, Naz Hillmon

Additionally, a 2027 player pool includes Ta'Niya Latson, Brittney Griner, Gabriela Jaquez, Raven Johnson, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, and Kaila Charles. These players practice daily and can join multiple teams during the season to replace rostered players if needed.

Season Format and Financials

Each team will play 14 games over an 8-week season, playing every other team twice. Midway through the year, the league will hold a 1-on-1 tournament. Unrivaled has scheduled this tournament for Feb. 18-20.

Regarding player compensation, each player in the league will receive a base salary of $100,000. According to Unrivaled, more than 75% of participating players are on multi-year deals. Some high-profile players are expected to earn more than $350,000.

Prize pools for the season include:

• Championship bonuses: $50,000 to $100,000 per player, with a total prize pool of $600,000.
• 1-on-1 tournament: The winner will receive between $200,000 and $250,000.

Player Changes and Departures

Due to the annual player draft, rosters change each year. Mist Basketball Club, the reigning champions, will not have the same lineup as last year; Allisha Gray, Alanna Smith, and Li Yueru are not returning to the team.

Several players will not participate in the upcoming season. Aliyah Boston will miss the entire season due to offseason surgery for an injury. Kate Martin has terminated her contract with the league. Former players Rickea Jackson, Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Mitchell, Alanna Smith, and Jewell Lloyd will not return this season.

Why it matters

Unrivaled's Season 3 will feature new cities in its schedule, starting with Boston. The league's structure relies on a rotating roster system where players switch teams annually via a draft, ensuring different player combinations on the court each season.

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Sources

• sports.yahoo.com: Unrivaled announces 2027 rosters as Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron team up on Hive BC, while Paige Bueckers lands with Breeze - Yahoo Sports
• bleacherreport.com: 2027 Unrivaled Rosters Revealed Featuring Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers and More WNBA Stars

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