Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 in Unrivaled draft. See the rosters

Unrivaled Draft Highlights

The Unrivaled season begins on January 5, with several games scheduled in Philadelphia on January 1. The Breeze secured the No. 1 pick for the second time this year, selecting Paige Bueckers as the top pick in Wednesday's draft.

New Teams and Draft Picks

The Breeze is one of two new teams joining the 3-on-3 league, which plays during the winter in Miami. The other new team, The Hive, held the No. 2 pick and chose Kelsey Mitchell.

Draft Structure and Selection Process

Players were grouped into six position-based pods: guards, wings, and forwards.
The draft consisted of six rounds.
Eight teams picked alternately during the draft.

Team Rosters After the Draft

On The Breeze, Paige Bueckers, who was also the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by Dallas in April, will be accompanied by Rickea Jackson, Dominique Malonga, Aari McDonald, Kate Martin, and Cameron Brink.

The Hive's roster includes Sonia Citron, Ezi Magbegor, Natisha Hiedeman, Saniya Rivers, and Monique Billings.

Roster Protections for Returning Teams

Last season's four playoff teams — the Rose, Lunar Owls, Vinyl, and Laces — were allowed to protect two players each from being drafted by the new expansion teams. The Phantom and Mist, who did not make the playoffs, could protect one player each.

Notable Player Returns

The Rose will bring back Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Lexie Hull, Azura Stevens, Shakira Austin, and Sug Sutton.
The Lunar Owls added Marina Mabrey, Aaliyah Edwards, Rebecca Allen, along with co-founder Napheesa Collier and Skylar Diggins.

"The Breeze is one of two new clubs for the 3-on-3 league that plays in Miami in the winter."

"The defending champion Rose will feature returns Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Lexie Hull, Azura Stevens, Shakira Austin and Sug Sutton."

Overall, the draft showcased strong strategies by new and returning teams to build competitive rosters for the upcoming season.

Author's summary: The Unrivaled draft saw Paige Bueckers picked first by The Breeze, with new and returning teams shaping strong rosters ahead of the season starting January 5.

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