Team Breeze will win their first season of Unrivaled, a three-on-three league founded by New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier. As one of the two expansion teams in the league this year, they are set to make an impact right away. With each of the eight teams in the league selecting different WNBA players, they have built each of their three-on-three rosters. While other teams have more star power on their rosters, Team Breeze has youth and a tremendous x-factor in this unique format. With Unrivaled set to tip off its second season on January 5th, 2026, Team Breeze will be a force to be reckoned with.

Leading this group is Dallas Wings point guard and reigning Rookie of the Year, Paige Bueckers. Although this is her first season in Unrivaled, she does have three-on-three experience dating back to the 2018 Youth Olympics, where she won a gold medal. Bueckers quickly became one of the best players in the WNBA in her first season after averaging 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Her basketball IQ and elite play-making are important for Team Breeze’s success. Bueckers might be the main facilitator of this young team, but she has tons of talent around her that should provide an immediate spark.

Rickea Jackson is also joining Team Breeze as she completes her second season with the Los Angeles Sparks. Unlike Bueckers, she is entering her second year in Unrivaled. Last year, Jackson played for the Mist, averaging 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and one assist per game. She broke out in her second season in the WNBA, thanks, in part, to her experience at Unrivaled. Jackson averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, showcasing her potential as a unicorn in the league. She is becoming more impossible to stop, and she’ll look to return to Unrivaled with a bang. While Jackson and Bueckers will be two top options for Team Breeze, their x-factor is one of the best women's players to play in a three-on-three format.

Anchoring the paint for Team Breeze is second-year Sparks forward, Cameron Brink. Although she is in her second year at Unrivaled, she will be on the court for the first time in this league. Brink missed last season due to recovering from a torn ACL she suffered early in her first year in the WNBA. She returned to Los Angeles after a 13-month absence and finished the season on a positive note. Brink averaged 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19 games this past season. On a roster filled with young stars, Brink is the most experienced in three-on-three basketball. She recently won a gold medal in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup with Team USA, along with Cierra Burdick and Hailey Van Lith. Brink was also named tournament MVP. Her presence in the paint on both sides of the floor is a perfect fit for three-on-three basketball and has played a pivotal role in her career. 

Brink is typically the tallest player on the floor, and this format allows her to score in the paint more easily. Although double teams are nonexistent in three-on-three hoops, she is smart enough to kick the ball out to her shooters when necessary. Her presence on defense is why teams she is on often thrive in a 2-3 zone, because of her length and shot-blocking ability. Brink’s opponents often stay out of the paint for fear of their shot being sent to the stands, and that is especially the case in three-on-three play. Her presence on both ends makes her one of the best three-on-three players in women’s basketball and a real difference maker for Team Breeze. While she has experience playing three-on-three basketball, Unrivaled uses the full court as opposed to half-court. This will be different for Brink, but her game will still translate nicely. Her elite skillset will be a key for Team Breeze, but she isn’t the only one ready to dominate both ends of the floor in this unique format.

After a phenomenal first season in the WNBA, Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga will play her first season in Unrivaled. The 19-year-old will join the young Team Breeze and will likely come off the bench for Brink in games. However, she could also start the season if the coaches decide to ease Brink into the rotation until she gets settled. Furthermore, there could be times when Brink and Malonga share the floor together. This combo will be virtually impossible to guard with Malonga and Brink being 6'6” and 6'4” respectively. In her first season with the Storm, Malonga proved why she is one of the best young players in the WNBA. She averaged 7.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and nearly one block per game. Malonga will face tough competition against some of the best players in the league, but she isn’t shy about taking the challenge head-on. She has gone against Collier, A’ja Wilson, Stewart, and other big names in her rookie season while looking like a real pro. Her experience in the WNBA will pay dividends for her first time in Unrivaled. While her experience in a new league will be harder to navigate, Malonga will have a familiar face leading Team Breeze this season.

Team Breeze will be coached by former Seattle head coach, Noelle Quinn. She was the Storm coach for five seasons before being let go this past season. Now in her first season as an Unrivaled coach, she will help lead this talented young roster past the more experienced teams in the league. Rounding out Team Breeze are Golden State Valkyries and former Laces guard Kate Martin, and Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald. While they are young and talented, this team is also tough and gritty, fitting Quinn’s coaching style. Team Breeze will be a fan-favorite this season, but they shouldn’t be counted out as an immediate contender in Unrivaled.