Two former UConn stars are launching a new professional women’s basketball league in the US. On Thursday, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier announced Unrivaled, which will run from January to March with the aim of giving WNBA players an alternative to playing overseas during the league’s offseason.
“We remain committed to the WNBA, however there’s a problem that exists, which is players having to choose whether to play overseas to maximize earnings in the winter or stay home with family. We’ve decided to create our own solution,” Collier wrote on Twitter.
The plan is to start with six franchises and 30 players competing in 3-on-3 and 1-on-1 contests.