Unrivaled 1v1 tourney - pick 'em

[BRS24]

Here are the standings of the 8 games played. Six were injury walkovers, one of them a double (Mabrey & Martin).

6 - @JellyBean , @Stagnant
5 - @Bigboote, BRS24, @GoUconn7961, @WeCocky
4 - @ConnMotors, @GamecockFam, @Jonathan14, @Rb335, @Zanzman
3 - @From France

A special shoutout to @Zanzman for picking the Aaliyah Edwards over Breanna Stewart "upset".

If you have time, feel free to PM me your picks for 2nd and 3rd round, and I'll add to the tally. As mentioned in the prior post, there are too many combos for me to do a form for the next two rounds, and I'm trying to set a middle school soccer lineup for a game this evening, and oh so much mama llama drama.

I'll do a semis/finals poll after tonight's results.

 

[GoUconn7961]

That Carrington/Sabally game will be a battle.

 

[Blue Huskie]

Interesting that most of the younger players are taking these games. Talent is secondary to stamina here so I guess that makes sense. Unless you are in phenomenal shape it's tough for a 30 year old to beat a 22 year old one on one. As is evident this is an exhausting activity.

 

[BRS24]

Ok y'all, semis and finals on the same night, so you have to pick all 3 games at once. Remember that the finals is best 2 of 3. Wooweee!

Link here

 

[MilfordHusky]

The semis on Friday:

Phee v. Azura

Arike v. Liya

I think Phee will win. But Liya has spin moves and incredible strength. I had forgotten how good she is.

 

[bballnut90]

The semis on Friday:

Phee v. Azura

Arike v. Liya

I think Phee will win. But Liya has spin moves and incredible strength. I had forgotten how good she is.

Aaliyah Edwards vs Phee is my prediction. Phee is so good defensively.

 

[cancontent]

Aaliyah's post game interview was something. Her response to the interviewer's question about only being in the league for a year had me chuckling. She's got a little chip on her shoulder and I love it.

 

[Jonathan14]

The semis on Friday:

Phee v. Azura

Arike v. Liya

I think Phee will win. But Liya has spin moves and incredible strength. I had forgotten how good she is.

Three UConn alumnae and Arike, who I am finally starting to forgive for her UConn-beating buzzer beater…I’m picking Phee and Liya for the finals, and though my brain tells me Phee’s going to win it all, my heart’s pulling for the rookie.

 

[MilfordHusky]

That Carrington/Sabally game will be a battle.

It was--and it wasn't friendly!

 

[Geew1992]

It was--and it wasn't friendly!

I think the only game that was remotely friendly were Azara and Burell and Phee and Williams. Cuz the other's... lord the fouls

 

[bballnut90]

Three UConn alumnae and Arike, who I am finally starting to forgive for her UConn-beating buzzer beater…I’m picking Phee and Liya for the finals, and though my brain tells me Phee’s going to win it all, my heart’s pulling for the rookie.

Arike vs Phee would be a good storyline since Phee was switched onto Arike when Arike hit the buzzer beater vs UCONN. Both were also widely compared their first few years in the league, since they had monster rookie seasons and were standout young players.

 

[BRS24]

Last call y'all - semis start at 7:30 pm so if you want to pick for bragging rights, now is the time.

7:30 - Aaliyah vs Arike
7:45 - Napheesa vs Azurá

Link here

 

[cancontent]

Unrivaled's 1v1 Tournament Viewership Numbers Revealed

There has been a ton of interest around the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league's one-on-one tournament, which started on February 10 and continued on Febru

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[WBBTakeover]

Azurá vs Aaliyah would be nice to see, but I'm expecting Arike vs Phee.

 

[GamecockFam]

I voted against the pack and went with Azura vs Arike with Azura winning it all.

 

[cancontent]

I voted against the pack and went with Azura vs Arike with Azura winning it all.

I like it. Buck the trend

Obviously I went with my Canadian bias and have Aaliyah winning out.

 

[Geew1992]

I voted against the pack and went with Azura vs Arike with Azura winning it all.

Already half wrong

 

[Geew1992]

LiLi to the finals!!

 

[GoUconn7961]

Aaliyah in. Let’s see which Husky goes against her.

 

[hoopsdiva]

Aaliyah in. Let’s see which Husky goes against her.

It's Phee!!

 

[BRS24]

Picked Aaliyah - BRS24, @GoUconn7961, @Jonathan14, @cancontent
Picked Napheesa - @Zanzman, BRS24, @GoUconn7961, @Jonathan14, @cancontent

Here we go!

 

[GoUconn7961]

I would love to see Aaliyah win

 

[Geew1992]

Game 3…. Winner takes all

 

[Blue Huskie]

Happy for Phee. It was hard fought with AE. Nice bonus money.

 

[BRS24]

Congrats to @Zanzman, BRS24, @Jonathan14 for picking Napheesa as the winner!!!!

For those that participated in both polls, here are the counts:

8 - BRS24
7 - @GoUconn7961, @Jonathan14
6 - @Zanzman
4 - @GamecockFam

Hopefully someone creates an actual bracket next year that we can use for the entire tournament.

Thanks y'all!!!

 

[cancontent]

I enjoyed this tournament very much. Super proud of Aaliyah and how she competed. Can't wait to see what she does next season.

 

[Jonathan14]

Congrats to @Zanzman, BRS24, @Jonathan14 for picking Napheesa as the winner!!!!

For those that participated in both polls, here are the counts:

8 - BRS24
7 - @GoUconn7961, @Jonathan14
6 - @Zanzman
4 - @GamecockFam

Hopefully someone creates an actual bracket next year that we can use for the entire tournament.

Thanks y'all!!!

Thanks for organizing, @BRS24, especially with the quick turnaround! Happy for Phee, but I surprised myself by how hard I was pulling for Aaliyah in the final. She definitely did herself proud!

 

[GamecockFam]

Already half wrong

 

[JellyBean]

Thanks, @BRS24 for putting this together and keeping the updates flowing. Heck, after the 1st round, I totally forgot to check back in to update my picks! But it was fun. I love the 1v1 format and the whole 3v3 game. The excitement is growing.

 

[WBBTakeover]

Tournament was meh. Happy that Aaliyah brought some buzz.