In this episode of "Beyond The 9450," hosts Brittany and Chanteè, along with guest Lauren "Lolo" Sanders, discuss the new league called Unrivaled, created by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. They explore the reasons behind the creation of the league, the challenges faced by WNBA players in terms of income, and the potential impact of Unrivaled on the basketball landscape. They also highlight the unique format and goals of Unrivaled, including equity ownership for players.

Show Notes

Introduction to the podcast and hosts (Brittany and Chanteè)

(00:00:00) Introduction to 21 Titles, a consultancy firm focused on the overall development and wellness of student-athletes 

(00:00:15) Introduction of Lauren Sanders, co-host of "Keeping It 9450" and "Courtside Access with Lauren"

(00:01:07) Discussion on Unrivaled League Overview of the need for additional income options for WNBA players

(00:02:24) Introduction of Unrivaled, a new league created by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier

(00:02:46) Details about Unrivaled league, including the time frame and number of teams

(00:03:04) Goal to raise funds to pay players comparable to their WNBA salaries

(00:03:42) Highlighting the significance of equity ownership for initial players

(00:04:00) Perspectives on Unrivaled Positive response to the initiative and the players taking matters into their own hands

 (00:04:35) Concerns about potential challenges in matching WNBA salaries

(00:09:48) Potential impact on the WNBA and its response to Unrivaled 

(00:11:02) Exploring other league alternatives for different tiers of players

(00:12:11) Excitement about the growth of women's sports and the possibilities for new leagues

(00:14:11) Closing Remarks Hope for future growth and success of Unrivaled and other new leagues

 (00:14:31) Encouragement to follow the podcast and related accounts on social media

Key Takeaways

• Unrivaled is a new league created by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to address the need for additional income options for WNBA players.
• The league aims to raise funds to pay players comparable to their WNBA salaries and offers equity ownership to initial players.
• Unrivaled will have a unique format with three-on-three and one-on-one games played in a custom sound stage in Miami.
• The league's success may lead to potential challenges and competition for the WNBA.
• The creation of Unrivaled highlights the growing momentum and empowerment in women's sports, with the potential for other leagues to emerge in the future.

 Closing: Thank you for listening to this episode of "Beyond The 9450." Stay connected with the podcast and related accounts on social media for updates on Unrivaled and other exciting developments in the world of women's basketball.

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