Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick off 2026 by recapping two wild weeks of conference play. From undefeated teams falling to surprise wins across the board, the crew breaks down their biggest takeaways from the action. Then they turn their attention to Year 2 of Unrivaled, exploring how the league has grown from its inaugural year. With new faces, bigger teams, and an added night of competition, they dig into who’s ready to shine, who’s poised to win , and how success is being defined in Year 2.

Plus, we finish strong with our Unrivaled Award Predictions!

REFERENCES:

Napheesa Collier to miss Unrivaled season and possible WNBA start after ankle surgeries by Ben Pickman

What to know about Unrivaled women’s basketball league as its second season tips off by Ben Pickman

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