Three weeks into the inaugural Unrivaled season, every club has played six games. So, where does every club stand? Why are some succeeding while others are struggling?
To answer those questions and more, here’s the second edition of Swish Appeal’s Unrivaled power rankings:
6. Rose (2-4)
Although Angel Reese getting ejected in the second quarter of their most recent game might grab the most headlines, Rose has a more intractable issue: scoring consistently.
The problem stems from lacking reliable shot creators in the halfcourt. Kahleah Copper and Chelsea Gray (sometimes) have been the only players who can get past any defender that switches onto them. Rose has found recent success by pairing Reese with Azurá Stevens in the frontcourt together. The sample size is small, but the combination is promising because both players have the mobility and length to be disruptive on defense, while also brining physicality against teams that switch everything offensively.
But, the biggest question surrounding this team moving forward will be if can they keep up offensively.
5. Vinyl (2-4)
Vinyl is one of the more entertaining clubs to watch. Despite the 2-4 record, Vinyl is third in the league in points per game. They also play a very finesse game. Between Arike Ogunbowale,…
