Unrivaled Rosters, Project B’s Big Bucks + College Hoops Hot Takes

Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into the latest Unrivaled news — from roster reshuffles and reveals (featuring 2025 No. 1 draft pick, Paige Bueckers and 2025 No. 2 draft pick Dom Malonga teaming up on the Breeze), to nearly 30 players signing multi-year deals in the ascendant league. Then they break down the buzz around Project B, exploring Seattle Storm star – and WNBPA President – Nneka Ogwumike’s involvement, what the league brings to the table, and the major investment group backing it.

After that, the crew debuts a brand-new segment: This or That – Women’s College Hoops Edition! Who can end South Carolina’s dominant run at the top of the SEC, which team has the best young core, and which mid-major is ready to make noise this season?

Finally, we wrap things up with recaps of and reactions to the introductory press conferences from the new head coaches around the WNBA.

REFERENCES: 

What is Project B? The latest on a new global league recruiting basketball stars by Sam Amick, Mike Vorkunov and Joe Vardon

Nneka Ogwumike signs with Project B, becomes first player publicly associated with new league by Sabreena Merchant 

Paige Bueckers joins expansion team as Unrivaled reveals rosters for 2026 season by Sabreena Merchant 

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