Doylestown native Kristina Posner made the trip from her current home in Virginia. She started following the women’s game three years ago during NCAA March Madness, when she first learned about Paige Bueckers, an all-time great college player who’s quickly emerged as one of the best pro players today.
“She’s so unique in basketball skills, but obviously just as a person as well,” Posner said. “And I think that goes a long way. I think for women especially, there’s not as much representation in the sports world, so having someone that’s kind of uniquely themselves is really cool to have.”
Kristina Posner (left) watches Paige Bueckers during warmups during the Unrivaled doubleheader at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan. 30, 2026. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
During a post-game press conference, Bueckers said the atmosphere was “amazing” and thanked the women’s players who “paved the way” for the game to be at the level it is now.
“Even when we were warming up, the crowd was screaming and they were just really there to support,” Bueckers said. “You look up in the stands and you just see so many different color jerseys because there’s just so many women to support. That’s really, really huge and it’s beautiful to see.”
Breeze BC captain Paige Bueckers attempts a tough layup against Phantom BC during the first game of Unrivaled’s doubleheader at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan. 30, 2026. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Delaware County native and WNBA champion Natasha Cloud was emotional after her team, Phantom Basketball Club, defeated Breeze Basketball Club 71-68. It was the first time she had played in Philadelphia since starring as an all-conference guard at St. Joseph’s University.
“I’m looking around and seeing my jersey, seeing signs … Man, I love this city,” Cloud said when speaking with TNT Sports. “Young Tash would be really proud, man. Mid-major, Delco kid, Philly kid, no one expected me to be here.”