Unrivaled league games are constantly providing surprises, with many stars rising up to the occasion for their teams and knocking the opposition out in the competition. Defending champions missed key players in season 2, but Chelsea Gray stepped up for Rose BC, showing off her dominance in the game, until the side came under Jackie Young’s hammering.
The Laces BC started off steadily in the league but now looks like a contender, with a lineup that includes Alyssa Thomas, Brittney Sykes, and Naz Hillmon alongside Young.
Jackie Young Shines For Laces BC
As the standings are taking shape game by game, every matchup is important now. Many teams started strong with back-to-back wins. Rose BC lived up to its champion status, delivering perfect performances early. But Kelsey Mitchell delivers a breakout 24-point performance, handing the Rose BC its first loss.
Looking to get back on the winning track, the Rose faced another in-form team, Laces BC. Chelsea Grey and Kahleah Copper were clinical on the offensive end, but Young’s 35-point outing was enough for the Laces to take the win. Shooting 13-of-19 from the floor, the guard was efficient from the three-point range and also from the free-throw line.
Career high in points with a 35pc🔥, Jackie Young is our @MillerLite Player of the Game👟 pic.twitter.com/BcdOmNrWqM
— Laces BC👟🪢 (@LacesBCUpdates) January 19, 2026
She even had three assists and a steal to round off a match-winning performance. Alyssa Thomas and Brittney Sykes contributed 12 points each. AT had 11 rebounds to control the game.
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The player’s performance in the Unrivaled league made a strong case for herself, as the Aces’ guard enters the season as the top free agent in the league.
Jackie Young Remains Top Free Agent In WNBA
Even though A’ja Wilson was the focal point of the Aces’ championship run, another player delivering on the floor was Young. Her consistency was a key part of the championship run, especially against the Fever, their most formidable opponent in the series.
Jackie Young in the 2025 playoffs:
— Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops) October 11, 2025
20.4 PPG
4.8 RPG
5.5 APG
61.8% TS pic.twitter.com/Ugm13lYAtX
But, interestingly, her Indiana ties have fueled rumors of a potential move to the Indiana Fever. If the side fails to land Mitchell for any reason, they could even go for the Aces’ versatile guard. With Jackie Young combining with Caitlin Clark’s explosive scoring and Boston’s control over the paint region, the Fever would be a strong contender for the title in the upcoming seasons.