Wednesday, November 20 truly stood out as one of the most thrilling days in the WNBA's offseason. This was primarily due to the official announcement of the Unrivaled 3×3 Women's Basketball Team rosters, a moment that fans had been eagerly anticipating for months. Amidst the numerous questions surrounding this roster reveal, one that held particular interest was whether Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese would have the chance to reunite with Teresa Weatherspoon, her head coach during her rookie season who was unfortunately let go earlier this offseason.
Reese's Excitement on Social Media
Last week, when it was announced that Weatherspoon would be one of the six Unrivaled coaches, Reese couldn't contain her excitement. She took to social media and wrote, "BOOMSHOCKLAKAAAAA", clearly expressing her eagerness to potentially play under Weatherspoon again. This tweet garnered significant attention and sparked discussions among fans.Reese's Team and Coach
Angel Reese is now part of the Rose Basketball Club, where she will be playing alongside Chelsea Gray, Lexie Hull, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Sykes, and Azurá Stevens. The coach of this club is Nola Henry. It's a new team for Reese, and she is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.Weatherspoon's Team and Coach
Teresa Weatherspoon was appointed as the coach of the Vinyl Basketball Club. This club features some of the most talented players in the league, including Arike Ogunbowale, Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston, Jordin Canada, Rae Burrell, and Dearica Hamby. It's a different path for Weatherspoon, and she is ready to lead this team to success.Although Reese and Weatherspoon won't be on the same sideline this season, they will both be making significant contributions to Unrivaled's inaugural season. The WNBA offseason has been filled with anticipation and excitement, and these rosters have only added to the buzz. Fans are eager to see how these teams will perform and which players will shine in the 3×3 format.