The rookies took over the WNBA seasons with players like Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Dominique Malonga matching the vets early in their career. Rookies got hold of many records and set to dethrone some established stars for the top spot in the league. Unrivaled league is not different.
The expansion team, Breeze BC, raced to the second spot with young players on the roster. While forward Rickea Jackson revealed the secret sauce to Breeze BC’s success, PB is at the heart of their surge. And Dominique Malonga tells us why.
Dominique Malonga with High Praise For Paige Bueckers
Even though Dominique Malonga’s Unrivalled entry received massive criticism following her abrupt contract termination with Fenerbahce, she is certainly making a huge impact in games. Unrivaled fans lose it as Malonga crashes into dunk history with jaw-dropping slam. Playing under coach Noelle Quinn helped her much at Unrivaled, but there is a ‘Bueckers factor’ that played a crucial role in her development.
During the press conference, the French star opened up on pairing with the 2025 Rookie of the Year winner. She said, “It’s been amazing. She’s a great playmaker, she sees the floor very well — I just have to be ready anytime because I know with her, I can get that ball all the time.”
Dominique Malonga on playing with Paige Bueckers in #Unrivaled:
— Wendell Epps (@epps_wendell) January 25, 2026
“It’s been amazing. She’s a great playmaker, she sees the floor very well — I just have to be ready anytime because I know with her, I can get that ball all the time.” pic.twitter.com/g5onfwHasO
PB’s playmaking receives less credit in her gameplay, but the star is leading the league with 6.4 assists per game. Apart from scoring, her playmaking made a huge impact in games as coach Quinn uses her most in the competition, keeping the offense flowing for the Breeze BC.
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With her overall performance in the WNBA season, the former UConn star was awarded the Rookie of the Year accolade by a huge margin. Looking at her game at the 3-on-3league, fans can expect even bigger accolades at the unrivalled season 2.
Paige Bueckers Can Win MVP Title At Unrivaled Season 2
The Wings guard already bagged a special award, the free-throw shooting contest, at Unrivaled season 2. While her reaction to winning the award tells the story of her excitement, she could even go ahead and win the MVP title.
Paige Bueckers has been on 🔥 in Unrivaled
— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) January 25, 2026
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Bueckers is averaging 23.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists. She is also Noelle Quinn’s trusted finisher, having scored three game-winners in the league, the most in season 2. The youngster also averages nearly a steal and a block in games. Only Chelsea Gray has better stats than PB until now, giving the Dallas star a chance to win the MVP title in her very first season.