Five things noticed as Angel Reese shines in unrivaled debut with Rose BC
Angel Reese, the standout player for the Chicago Sky, made an impressive debut in the Unrivaled league this past Friday, playing for the Rose BC team. In what was a highly anticipated moment, Reese scored the first basket for her new team against Vinyl BC. With a smooth pump fake that left defender Dearica Hamby off balance, Reese made an easy layup off the glass. The WNBA All-Star grabbed a rebound just before making her move, ensuring her mark on the game was immediately felt.
As part of Rose BC, Reese is surrounded by talented teammates, including other WNBA stars like Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Lexie Hull, Azura Stevens, and Brittney Sykes. Together, they’re aiming to make a strong impact in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a newly founded 3-on-3 women’s basketball league led by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. In the lead-up to the season, Reese has been focused on enhancing her game, particularly in areas like ball-handling and long-range shooting, which will be crucial to her success in this new format.
Unrivaled is a unique 3-on-3 league where the action takes place on a smaller, 70-foot court—shorter than the 94-foot courts used in the WNBA—but still with a full-width of 50 feet. The game format is also a bit different, with the first three quarters each lasting seven minutes. The fourth quarter introduces the Elam Ending, where teams play to a target score, calculated by adding 11 points to the leading team’s total at the end of the third quarter.
Fans of Reese and the Rose BC team are eager to see how her offseason training will translate to the court in Unrivaled. While it remains to be seen how her improvements in shooting and ball control will play out in actual games, Reese’s dedication to refining her skills is clear. She’s ready to showcase her abilities in this exciting new league, and her first basket in the debut game is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling season.
The Unrivaled league, with its dynamic mix of rules and skilled players, offers a fresh and exciting perspective on women’s basketball. As the league continues to grow, players like Angel Reese will undoubtedly be at the forefront, pushing the sport to new heights while creating unforgettable moments for fans across the globe.
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