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Napheesa Collier Wins Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament and Shares $200K Prize

The Unrivaled co-founder splits half of her winnings with her team's staff, highlighting the league's mission to elevate women's basketball.

  • Napheesa Collier claimed victory in Unrivaled's inaugural 1v1 tournament, defeating Aaliyah Edwards in a three-game final with a dominant 9-0 shutout in the deciding match.
  • Collier earned a $200,000 prize for her win and immediately decided to share $100,000 with the Lunar Owls' training and performance staff to acknowledge their contributions to the league's success.
  • Unrivaled, co-founded by Collier and Breanna Stewart, offers WNBA players an offseason alternative with the highest average salaries in women's sports and equity opportunities.
  • The league's state-of-the-art Miami facility provides players with resources like childcare, training amenities, and recovery spaces, setting a new standard for women's basketball.
  • Collier's standout performance in Unrivaled, including an average of 29.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, positions her as the frontrunner for league MVP as her team, the Lunar Owls, remains undefeated.
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