With the Unrivaled season drawing to a close, it's time to celebrate the players who have thrived in Miami this year. True to its mission as a developmental league, Unrivaled has a way of bringing out the best in players during a relaxed environment. It's a place to build confidence before the WNBA season. We've seen that in the breakout players who have thrived over the past few months. Players who haven't necessarily had their breakouts in the WNBA or were injured in some capacity. The hope, of course, is that this confidence continues into the summer and these players can also take a leap in the WNBA. With the season ending, it also means it's time for end-of-season awards. Let's make a few predictions ahead of the league's official announcements later this week.
All-Unrivaled Second Team
- Aaliyah Edwards (Lunar Owls BC) - The 23-year-old leads the league in rebounds with 12.5 per game, and is currently sixth in points per game with 21.3 per contest. Her physicality, excellent footwork and energy make her one of the most dominant players in the league.
- Marina Mabrey (Lunar Owls BC) - The 29-year-old has been lighting it up in Miami all season, scoring 24.0 points per game on 3.4 three-pointers made per game. She makes 4.9 assists per game as well, and is third leaguewide in minutes per game with 20.2.
- Kelsey Plum (Phantom BC) - Her 21.7 points per game is fourth leaguewide, her 5.2 assists per game is third leaguewide, and her 2.5 three-pointers per game is third overall. The 31-year-old also ties for first with total game-winners with four in the season, something that may come up big for her in the postseason.
All-Unrivaled First Team
- Chelsea Gray (Rose BC) - She's leading the league in points and assists, and she's in the top five for steals. She just thrives in this format, and winning the 1-on-1 tournament is just another reason why she has been the most dominant player this year.
- Paige Bueckers (Breeze BC) - Her 24.5 points and 6.1 assists per game trail only Gray in both categories, and her calm on-court presence and basketball IQ make her wise beyond her years on the court.
- Aliyah Boston (Phantom BC) - Her strength as a rim-protector has come up big as the Phantom have gone 10-3 this year, securing the top spot in the standings.
Coach of the Year: Roneeka Hodges, Phantom BC
Hodges has expertly balanced her roster with a mix of experienced veterans and younger stars, and led them to success. It's such an equal effort, and that balance has led to their 10-3 record.
Defensive Player of the Year: Aliyah Boston
Boston's rise as one of the best defensive players in Unrivaled isn't a shock to those who have followed her career. The 24-year-old was a steady presence in the post during her career at South Carolina, then went No. 1 overall to the Indiana Fever in 2023 to anchor the franchise's next generation. She has only gotten better, learning in the early years of her professional career how to balance interior defense with staying out of foul trouble. Now she anchors a well-balanced Phantom BC squad that has sat near the top of the Unrivaled standings all season.
MVP: Chelsea Gray, Rose BC
Gray has been on point this entire season in the continuation of an incredible comeback. The 33-year-old was injured in the 2023 WNBA Finals, which led to a rocky 2024 season. Many thought she may never return to her true form, but she has. After winning the 2025 WNBA Championship with the Las Vegas Aces, Gray showed up to Unrivaled ready to lead Rose BC in a title defense. The team has clinched a playoff spot, and the postseason is where the 33-year-old thrives most.
