The WNBA season is over, with teams looking at the shortcomings of their performances and also planning for the upcoming seasons. Players will be in action in different leagues across the world, with the LA Sparks having many representatives like Kelsey Plum, Azura Stevens, Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink, and Dearica Hamby, playing in the Unrivaled league only.
Importantly, every player is performing at the highest level in the new format as Plum set Unrivaled record in her second game only in the league. While it’s a perfect scenario for the Sparks team, they could receive a significant boost with improved Jackson in the upcoming season.
Rickea Jackson’s Improvement Would Turn Sparks Into Contenders
One team that many fans were looking at as a contender, despite being the youngest one in the league, was Breeze BC. The side had a perfect start until the Rose BC handed them their first loss. Paige Bueckers led the charge for the expansion team and has been the top player so far.
While Jackson is also making meaningful contributions, playing in 3-on-3 is certainly helping the player to improve on individual skills like one-on-one plays and defensive adjustments. While the forward is great on offense, improvement in her defensive game would help the Sparks a lot in the season.
Rickea Jackson tonight 🔥
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) January 6, 2026
• 16 points
• 5 rebounds pic.twitter.com/ku7BHtbgvg
The team ranked above WNBA playoff teams in offense in the 2025 season but lost many games on defense. The return of Brik helped the side a bit, but they still ranked well below the league average.
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Playing against top players and alongside strong defenders, Jackson will clearly improve her overall game, helping the Sparks regain control in the WNBA. As for the ongoing Unrivaled plays, the star mentioned the secret of their success.
Rickea Jackson Opens Up On Breeze BC’s Success
Playing with three players in the full court is difficult, but the young Breeze BC made it look simple with their winning start. While TNT show presenter, Candace Parker, lauded Paige Bueckers’ impact on the games, she asked the Sparks’ star about the Breeze franchise’s secret.
“This team has jelled like effortlessly. It’s insane how our chemistry came together, but I feel like a lot of that has to do with our versatility. Everyone is not just boxed into one position. Each and every one of us has played multiple positions, and that’s what make this team so special,” Jackson revealed in the interview.
Rickea Jackson and the Breeze are getting buckets in their 2-0 start to the @Unrivaledwbb season 🪣🔥@Candace_Parker and @ReneeMontgomery asked her about teaming with @paigebueckers1 and her arrival fits 🌬️ pic.twitter.com/ba22lZtlvl
— TNT Sports U.S. (@TNTSportsUS) January 10, 2026
With Cameron Brink and Dominique Malonga controlling the rim area and two wing players running the offense, the side is a top contender, and Jackson will hope to lift the trophy with her ‘versatile’ roster.