The inaugural Unrivaled playoffs begin in just over one week and only two teams have clinched a playoff berth. Where does each club stand as we approach the season finale? Could we see some upsets in the postseason?
To answer those questions and more, here’s the third and final edition of Swish Appeal’s Unrivaled Power Rankings:
1. Lunar Owls (11-1)
Not only are Lunar Owls by far the best team, but it’s also very obvious that Napheesa Collier is the best player in the league by far. Collier is averaging a league high 26.3 points and 11 rebounds per game. She ranks first in points, top three in rebounds and top three in steals and blocks, which is absolutely ridiculous.
Lunar Owls were the first team to clinch a playoff spot. It also helps that every player on the team has been available and contributing for every game this season. Not only have they been healthy, but they’ve been present for all games, establishing a level of chemistry that most teams do not have. Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, Courtney Williams and Shakira Austin have played in all 12 games. No other team can say that about their core five players. Continuity matters, and Lunar Owls have shown that.
2. Rose (7-5)
Last month, Rose was ranked last in the Unrivaled Power…
