This week I’m breaking down Week 1 of Unrivaled — what stood out, what surprised me, and where some teams clearly have room to grow as the season settles in. I talk through early chemistry, lineup questions, and a few things that feel like they’ll matter more as the weeks go on.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:17 Like, Subscribe, and Comment

01:00 Episode Delay

02:10 Expansion in the WNBA is it comparable to Unrivaled Expansion

06:51 Rose vs Vinyl

10:07 Hive vs Breeze | Where the Hive can improve

15:50 Owls vs Phantom

21:54 Laces vs Mist

25:12 Rose vs Breeze

28:53 Hive vs Vinyl

33:11 Mist vs Phantom | Giving Arike her flowers

37:05 Laces vs Owls

41:00 Prediction for the Week

After a few months away, I’m back behind the mic and diving into Unrivaled. In this episode, I break down Season 2 opening night with a clear, honest lens looking at roster construction, on-court execution, and the early offensive and defensive struggles that stood out. Rather than rushing to conclusions, this episode focuses on what opening night actually reveals, where teams already look comfortable, and where there’s still work to be done. A confident return, a steady reset, and an honest look at Unrivaled moving forward.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:17 Like, Subscribe, and Comment | Addressing the hiatus

01:55 Unrivaled, Project B & other off-season leagues | My thoughts on the criticism

05:52 Opening Day

06:37 Mist vs Hive | Game 1 Analysis

10:50 What I enjoy about 3x3

17:44 Vinyl vs Laces | Game 2 Analysis

25:28 Owls vs Rose | Game 3 Analysis

28:36 Phantom vs Breeze | Game 4 Analysis

32:53 My concern for the Breeze

35:07 More Game 4 Analysis

39:42 Upcoming game predictions

Hot takes, deep dives, and bold predictions — everything you need as the postseason heats up.

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This week I dive into the WNBA’s end-of-season awards — Rookie of the Year, Most Improved, Coach of the Year, Sixth Player of the Year, and the historic Co-Defensive Player of the Year. I break down the biggest debates, including the narrative around splitting DPOY and what it says about the league.

Then, I shift into playoff mode with a deep analysis of each first-round series: Lynx vs. Valkyries, Dream vs. Fever, Mercury vs. Liberty, and Aces vs. Storm. I share why the Atlanta Dream continue to struggle, what Breanna Stewart’s injury means for the Liberty, and why bigs not showing up consistently is becoming a bigger conversation in the league.

Finally, I give my semifinal predictions for Lynx vs. Mercury and Aces vs. Fever — and what fans should be watching for as the postseason intensity rises.

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Links:

Season Ticket Holder Price Increase: https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/wnba/news-that-s-leonie-s-salary-season-wnba-fans-react-new-york-liberty-season-tickets-price-hike-reaching-astronomical-levels

Alanna Smith solo DPOY video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SVV9je/

Alanna Smith DPOY montage: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SVuy86/

My TikTok Discussing A’ja MVP chances after being voted Co-DPOY : https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SVHacR/