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Unrivaled's star-studded 6-team rosters, including 3 'wild card' players

meghan l. hall
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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) defends during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) defends during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Unrivaled basketball is one step closer to being a thing.

Since the formation of the new 3x3 basketball league was announced, rumors have been swirling about who will play in it and who will coach. It was known early on that players like Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers would join. However, there was a perhaps intentional pause in reveals until several names, including Teresa Weatherspoon and the coaching staff, were casually dropped over the last few weeks.

Now, Unrivaled has revealed a complete list of the players and coaches assigned to teams...but with a twist. Two teams have "wild card" spots ― meaning, if you were waiting on Caitlin Clark, you may have to keep waiting. The wildcard spots, named after the initial roster announcement, went to other athletes, including Cameron Brink, who won't play until 2026. It's unclear how these spots will work in future seasons, but their flexibility suggests that things could get a little, well, wild.

Here's how things came out for the new league:

This story has been updated to include roster changes made after the initial publishing.

Mist BC

Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) reacts to her shot against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) reacts to her shot against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Head coach: Phil Handy

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

Lunar Owls BC

Oct 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) argues with an official after being called for traveling in the second quarter against the New York Liberty 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) argues with an official after being called for traveling in the second quarter against the New York Liberty during game five of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Head coach: D.J. Sackmann

Roster: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, Cameron Brink*, Shakira Austin

*WILDCARD spot

Rose BC

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Head coach: Nola Henry

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

Vinyl BC

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Connecticut Sun 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; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Head coach: Teresa Weatherspoon

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

Laces BC

Jun 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the first half of a basketball game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-744916 ORIG FILE ID: 20240612_mcd_kb1_207.JPG
Jun 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the first half of a basketball game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-744916 ORIG FILE ID: 20240612_mcd_kb1_207.JPG

Head coach: Andrew Wade

Roster: Jackie Young, Tiffany Hayes, Kayla McBride, Alyssa Thomas, Kate Martin, Stefanie Dolson

Phantom BC

Sep 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) is defended by LA Sparks center Li Yueru (28) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) is defended by LA Sparks center Li Yueru (28) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Head coach: Adam Harrington

Roster: Marina Mabrey, Satou Sabally, Brittney Griner, Natasha Cloud, Katie Lou Samuelson*, Sabrina Ionescu*

*WILDCARD spot

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Unrivaled's star-studded 6-team rosters, including 3 'wild card' players