Sabrina Ionescu<\/a>. Last season, Phantom BC struggled, but it was not because of the sweet-shooting guard.<\/p>\nIonescu is quite a loss for the league if she does not return. After a disappointing season with the New York Liberty, she might resume 3-on-3 basketball during the WNBA offseason.<\/p>\n
#2. Kayla McBride<\/p>\n
One could make an argument that Kayla McBride was Laces BC\u2019s best player last season. While Alyssa Thomas and Jackie Young struggled with injuries, McBride carried the team for large stretches.<\/p>\n
Napheesa Collier\u2019s Minnesota Lynx teammate suffered a painful playoff exit just last month. McBride could move past that disappointment by returning to play for Unrivaled.<\/p>\n
#1. Angel Reese<\/p>\n
Unrivaled said in early October that it is \u201cin productive negotiations\u201d with players. Fans are hoping Angel Reese is one of the stars the league is trying to bring back. Reese won the Defensive Player of the Year and helped Rose BC to the inaugural championship.<\/p>\n
Although Reese did not play in the finals due to a hand injury, her team might not have made it to the championship round without her.<\/p>\n
Besides her impact on the court, the Chi Barbie is one of the biggest draws in women\u2019s basketball. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament gets more glamour if she is on the roster.<\/p>\n
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