Sparks Players Shine in Unrivaled 3x3 League

Six Sparks players competed in the second season of the winter 3x3 women's basketball league Unrivaled, with Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby standing out.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The second season of the winter 3x3 women's basketball league Unrivaled came to a close on Wednesday with the Mist, led by one of its co-founders Breanna Stewart, taking the championship. Six players from the 2025 Los Angeles Sparks roster participated in the league, with Kelsey Plum of the Phantom and Dearica Hamby of the Vinyl putting up impressive performances.

Why it matters

The Unrivaled 3x3 league provides an opportunity for WNBA players to showcase their skills during the offseason. The strong showings by the Sparks players suggest the team could be poised for a postseason run in the upcoming WNBA season.

The details

Kelsey Plum of the Phantom was third in the league in both scoring (22.6 points per game) and assists (5.0 per), and she had a standout 40-point performance in the championship game, though her team ultimately fell short. Dearica Hamby of the Vinyl had an early 40-point game, which was the most points in an Unrivaled game until another player scored 47. Hamby averaged 17.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in her second season with the Vinyl. Other Sparks players like Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink, Rae Burrell, and Azurá Stevens also made strong contributions for their respective teams.

  • The second season of Unrivaled concluded on Wednesday, March 6, 2026.
  • The championship game between the Mist and the Phantom took place on Wednesday.

The players

Kelsey Plum

A guard for the Phantom who was third in the league in scoring (22.6 points per game) and assists (5.0 per), and had a standout 40-point performance in the championship game.

Dearica Hamby

A forward for the Vinyl who had an early 40-point game, which was the most points in an Unrivaled game until another player scored 47. She averaged 17.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in her second season with the Vinyl.

Rickea Jackson

A forward for the Breeze who showed off her defensive prowess and other facets of her game, averaging 14.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.

Cameron Brink

A center for the Breeze who came off the bench but made an impact defensively, averaging 10.9 points and 1.8 blocks per game.

Rae Burrell

A guard for the Vinyl who looked like the most intriguing player in the league, averaging 12.8 points per game and finishing the season with a strong three-game stretch where she averaged 25.7 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The strong performances by the Sparks players in the Unrivaled 3x3 league suggest the team could be poised for a postseason run in the upcoming WNBA season, with players like Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, and Rae Burrell showcasing their skills and potential.