Data Analysis: Who will excel in the first season of Unrivaled?

Beta Basket analyzed the WNBA stats of every Unrivaled player to determine each team's potential standout

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Unrivaled is set to begin on January 17, 2025, and while we don’t yet know exactly how the games will look, we can make some conjectures based on the information already released, such as court dimensions and game length. Last week, I outlined a prediction of the model the new league might follow, incorporating elements of both 3v3 and 5v5, with a slight lean toward the WNBA style.

With that in mind, I have compiled an analysis of individual statistics for each announced Unrivaled player to predict who might stand out among their peers. The selection was based on the following criteria:

1. Shooting efficiency

2. Defensive prowess

3. Ball security

Ok, let’s dive in.