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Napheesa Collier and Shakira Austin excel in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament, while Indiana Fever makes impactful offseason moves.

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament 2025 has kicked off with thrilling matchups showcasing the talents of WNBA stars. In the first round, Napheesa Collier triumphed over Katie Lou Samuelson with a score of 12-6, while Shakira Austin dominated Chelsea Gray 12-2. Kahleah Copper secured an 11-6 victory against Aliyah Boston, and Rhyne Howard edged out Lexie Hull 12-7. Skylar Diggins-Smith showcased her skills by defeating Dearica Hamby 11-3, and Allisha Gray bested Jordin Canada 11-4. Rickea Jackson also had a strong performance, winning against Jackie Young 11-3, and Aaliyah Edwards delivered a commanding 12-0 victory over Breanna Stewart.

Looking ahead, the second round is set for February 11, 2025, featuring exciting matchups such as Jewell Loyd vs. Rae Burrell and Azura Stevens vs. Shakira Austin. Napheesa Collier will face Rickea Jackson, while Courtney Williams takes on Rhyne Howard. Aaliyah Edwards will receive a bye, and Allisha Gray will compete against Kahleah Copper. The tournament continues to build momentum, with games broadcast on truTV from 70 to 100 p.m. ET.

In other WNBA news, the Indiana Fever have made significant offseason changes, hiring Stephanie White as their new head coach and acquiring WNBA champions DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard. Caitlin Clark, the Fever`s star player, has expressed her enthusiasm for these strategic moves, emphasizing the leadership and experience the new players bring to the team. The Fever have also signed free agent guard Sydney Colson and acquired guard Sophie Cunningham from the Phoenix Mercury, while parting ways with Katie Lou Samuelson and NaLyssa Smith.

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