he Unrivaled league season 2 brought much excitement for the fans as challengers put the defending champions under pressure. Chelsea Gray reportedly steps up for Rose BC to fill in for the absent players on the roster. While the team was on an unbeaten run, the defeat came against the most unexpected team – Hive BC, and the architect of this win for the Hive side was Kelsey Mitchell.
The Fever Guard started her unrivalled debut season slowly, but then delivered a match-winning performance that everyone was hoping to see.
Kelsey Mitchell Shines For Hive BC
After three losses in a row, Hive BC was at its low point in Season 2. But when her team needed her the most, the 29-year-old guard was at her best, scoring 24 points in just 16.3 minutes.
With efficient 11-17 shooting, the player was aggressive on the floor, collecting three rebounds and one steal. Though this was the Hive’s first win in the season, it really was a morale-boosting and statement win for the side.
Hive BC (1-3) beat the champs Rose BC (3-1) 78-75 for their first win in team history 🐝
— AllThingsWNBA (@AllThingsWNBA) January 17, 2026
Kelsey Mitchell: 24-3reb-1stl
Monique Billings: 12-10reb-1stl
Saniya Rivers: 14-9reb-2blk
Chelsea Gray: 36-1-7-2stl
Azurá Stevens: 17-9-1-1-1 pic.twitter.com/XM71mRRv5M
While Aliyah Boston named Mitchell as the WNBA’s best 1-on-1 player, the Hive team also has other top players like Saniya Rivers, Sonia Citron, Ezi Magbegor, and Monique Billings who could be match-winners on their day.
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The Rose BC also had a slow start in the inaugural season but went on to win the title. Hive BC will be hoping for a similar finish, and for that, they need Mitchell at her best in every game.
Kelsye Mitchell Would Be Top Free Agent In WNBA
Though the player took time to adjust to the 3-on-3 format, she is one of the finest players in the five-on-five format and raised the bar in the 2025 season. With her core designation contract completion, the player is now a free agent in the league, and many teams, including the expansion sides, will be looking to sign her.
Stephanie White even called her the priority as Mitchell put forward one condition for her next team in the WNBA. Looking at her performances so far in the league and also now in the Unrivalled, the player is certainly a hot free agent for any franchise.