Following their Unrivaled league debut on Friday, the Lunar Owls BC and Rose BC will face each other in their second game on Saturday. The matchup is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. EST at MediaPro Center in Miami and will be televised nationally on truTV.
Lunar Owls BC vs Rose BC: Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Lunar Owls BC roster
The Lunar Owls basketball club boasts stars who are dominant scorers and post players, ideally suited for the 3x3 format. Here's the complete list of their roster:
- Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx)
- Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx)
- Skylar Diggins-Smith (Seattle Storm)
- Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream)
- Shakira Austin (Washington Mystics)
- Cameron Brink (LA Sparks - Not expected to feature this season)
They are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Napheesa Collier (F), Skylar Diggins-Smith (G) and Allisha Gray (G/F) for the upcoming matchup.
Rose BC roster
Meanwhile, the Rose basketball club boasts a fierce mix of experienced veterans and young talent. Here's the complete list of the team:
- Angel Reese (Chicago Sky)
- Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces)
- Brittney Sykes (Washington Mystics)
- Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury)
- Azura Stevens (LA Sparks)
- Lexie Hull (Indiana Fever)
The Rose are expected to use a starting lineup of Angel Reese (F), Chelsea Gray (G) and Kahleah Copper (G/F) for Saturday's game.
Lunar Owls BC vs Rose BC: Preview
The Lunar Owls tipped off their Unrivaled season with a thrilling 84-80 win over the Mist BC to secure the first victory in the league. The contest featured a tight back-and-forth between the two teams, with the outcome being sealed with Skylar Diggins-Smith's clutch three-pointer to close out the game.
Napheesa Collier led the Lunar Owls' victory charge with a double-double performance of 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Diggins-Smith added 21 points in the win.
Meanwhile, Rose BC fell 79-73 against Vinyl BC in their Unrivaled debut. While the teams were even at halftime, Vinyl took control in the third quarter, securing a 9-point lead heading into the final frame. While Rose BC went on to cut the lead to two in the fourth, Vinyl held on to secure the win.
Chelsea Gray led their losing effort with 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Kahleah Copper topped the scoring with 24 points. Angel Reese recorded a double-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds and four assists in their debut loss.