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Phoenix Mercury star makes history as first ever Unrivaled Champion

MIAMI- Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper and her team, Rose BC, won 62-54 in the first ever Unrivaled Championship game Monday night.

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Copper, a WNBA Finals MVP, champion, Olympic gold medalist, and four-time All-Star, joined the Unrivaled Basketball League as part of Rose BC. Now, she and her teammates hold the distinction of being the league’s first champions.

Although Copper contributed earlier in the season, she has been sidelined since Feb. 7 due to a right leg injury, joining teammate Angel Reese on the sidelines to cheer on the Rosebuds during the title game.

The Unrivaled Basketball League tipped off its inaugural season in January. Founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, the three-on-three league was created to provide WNBA players an opportunity to compete domestically during the offseason.

With a successful first season in the books, Unrivaled has quickly established itself as a promising new platform for women’s basketball.

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Reporter Reyna Stanley covers the Phoenix Mercury and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on X @rey_stanley776.

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