Unrivaled League Debuts with Key Player Updates for Phantom BC
Sabrina Ionescu cleared to play despite thumb injury, while Natisha Hiedeman joins Phantom BC following Marina Mabrey's calf strain.
- Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 professional women's basketball league, officially launches with its first games this weekend featuring 36 WNBA stars.
- Phantom BC guard Marina Mabrey will miss 2-4 weeks due to a right calf strain sustained during training camp, leaving the team temporarily short-handed.
- Natisha Hiedeman, a Minnesota Lynx guard, has been signed as a relief player for Phantom BC to fill in during Mabrey's absence.
- Sabrina Ionescu, recovering from thumb surgery, has been cleared to play and is set to appear in Phantom BC's opener despite not being at full strength.
- The league's debut includes notable player reunions, such as Ionescu and Satou Sabally, and will feature games broadcast on TNT and truTV.