Sports and CompetitionSports and Competition
Tue, January 28, 2025

WNBA players using the rapid pace of Unrivaled games to prepare for upcoming season


Published on 2025-01-28 03:25:52 - MSN
  Print publication without navigation

  • Satou Sabally was all over the court. The leading scorer for Unrivaled's Phantom BC drained a 3-pointer at the top of the key at Wayfair Arena in Miami, dove for a loose ball a couple possessions later,

The article from MSN discusses how WNBA players are using the fast-paced games of the Unrivaled league to prepare for the upcoming season. Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 league, features a quicker game format with a 15-second shot clock, which is significantly shorter than the WNBA's 24-second shot clock. This rapid pace helps players like Allisha Gray and Jewell Loyd to enhance their decision-making skills under pressure, improve their conditioning, and adapt to a faster game tempo. The league not only serves as a competitive platform but also as a strategic training ground where players can work on their game in a setting that demands quick thinking and high energy, which they believe will translate well into the WNBA season. Additionally, the article touches on how this league provides an opportunity for players to stay in game shape and refine their skills during the off-season, potentially giving them an edge when the WNBA season starts.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/wnba-players-using-the-rapid-pace-of-unrivaled-games-to-prepare-for-upcoming-season/ar-AA1xXSrW ]