Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Women’s Basketball Tournament: Four to Battle for Supremacy
Medley, Florida – The culmination of Unrivaled’s groundbreaking 1-on-1 women’s basketball tournament draws near, with four elite players vying for the grand prize of $200,000 and the bragging rights heading into the 2025 WNBA season.
Semifinal Matchups
Friday night will witness two thrilling semifinal matchups that will determine the finalists.
- Napheesa Collier (Unrivaled’s Lunar Owls, Minnesota Lynx) vs. Azurá Stevens (Rose, Los Angeles Sparks) (7:30 p.m. ET)
- Arike Ogunbowale (Vinyl, Dallas Wings) vs. Aaliyah Edwards (Mist, Washington Mystics)
Format and Prize Pool
The winners of each semifinal will advance to the best-of-three finals later on Friday night, where the victor will secure the lion’s share of the $350,000 prize money. The tournament’s distribution is as follows:
- Winner: $200,000
- Runner-up: $50,000
- Semifinalists (2): $25,000 each
- Winner’s Teammates: $10,000 each
Broadcast and Streaming
Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament can be witnessed on various platforms:
- Cable TV: TNT and TruTV (United States), TSN+ (Canada)
- Live Stream: Sling TV, Max (US), YouTube (Internationally)
Quarterfinal and Second-Round Results
Tuesday night’s quarterfinals witnessed the following:
- Napheesa Collier def. Breanna Stewart
- Azurá Stevens def. Dearica Hamby
- Arike Ogunbowale def. Candace Parker
- Aaliyah Edwards def. Jonquel Jones
In the second round:
- Collier defeated Jewell Loyd
- Stevens overcame Skylar Diggins-Smith
- Ogunbowale prevailed against Jackie Young
- Edwards bested Rhyne Howard
Notable Absences
The tournament has been affected by several injuries, forcing the withdrawal of the following players:
- Tiffany Hayes
- Kayla McBride
- Alyssa Thomas
- Natasha Cloud
- Brittney Sykes
- Kate Martin
- Marina Mabrey
Additionally, Angel Reese, Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu, Courtney Vandersloot, Stefanie Dolson, and Cameron Brink were not scheduled to participate.
Conclusion
The Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament has captivated the basketball community, providing a unique platform for some of the world’s most talented players to showcase their individual skills. Friday night’s semifinals and finals promise to be electrifying as the four remaining competitors seek to reign supreme and claim the ultimate prize.
