Unrivaled, the professional women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart in 2023, continued its impressive growth by announcing NIL deals with several college stars on Saturday.
Unrivaled signed the following players to NIL deals, with amounts yet to be disclosed:
Lauren Betts, UCLASienna Betts, UCLAMadison Booker, TexasAudi Crooks, Iowa StateAzzi Fudd, UConnMilaysia Fulwiley, LSUHannah Hidalgo, Notre DameFlau'jae Johnson, LSUTa'Niya Latson, Florida StateOlivia Miles, TCUKiki Rice, UCLASarah Strong, UConnSyla Swords, Michigan WolverinesJuJu Watkins, USC
"Investing in elite women's basketball talent is central to Unrivaled's mission," Luke Cooper, the president of basketball operations for Unrivaled, said in a statement. "This transformational, first-of-its-kind initiative brings together the best of the best and reflects our deep commitment to elevating the women's game and holistically supporting athletes."
The league's first-ever champion last season was Rose BC, who captured the title behind team captain Chelsea Gray back in March. The second season of Unrivaled is set for early 2026.