The Minnesota Lynx forward, Napheesa Collier who is also a founding member of the Unrivaled League. emerged victorious in a 1 on 1 tournament. She defeated Aliyah Edwards in the finals in a best of three matchup after Aaliyah won the game one of the Finals. <\/p>
Napheesa Collier was one of the favorites for the tournament and defeated Katie Lou Samuelson, Rickea Jackson, Courtney Williams, Azura Stevens and Aaliyah Edwards to win the inaugural Unrivaled 1 on 1 tournament<\/a>. She also wins the $200,000 prize money for winning the tournament which is 93.33% of her 2025 WNBA salary<\/a> ($214,284). <\/p> During the press conference following their tournament victory, a reporter asked if the team believed they had set an example that the NBA could potentially draw from to make their All-Star game more entertaining.<\/p> Collier responded by saying that she believed a 1v1 tournament would definitely be entertaining, but emphasized that it ultimately depends on the players’ willingness to participate.<\/p> “I think it would definitely be entertaining and it’s up to the players that you want to do it. It just depends if the guys are willing to put their name on the line, putting your reputation like that or not. It’s a vulnerable situation.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n