The WNBA season isn’t even over yet, but Lexie Hull is already making big moves. The Indiana Fever guard just locked down a multiyear contract with Unrivaled, the three-on-three league, making sure her season doesn’t stop when the WNBA schedule does. This news dropped on Friday, right before the Fever’s final game before the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup break. Talk about a timely announcement, especially considering the rollercoaster ride Hull’s individual season has been.
The Offseason League Flex and a Big Vote of Confidence
This isn’t Hull’s first rodeo with Unrivaled, and that’s a huge part of why this multiyear deal is such a big deal. She’s already a champion, having played for Rose BC and helping them win the inaugural Unrivaled championship. The league’s three-on-three format, with its compressed court and premium on individual creation and defensive versatility, clearly suits her game. It’s a perfect opportunity for her to keep expanding that offensive arsenal. This multiyear commitment also means she’s joining other Fever stars like Aliyah Boston, who also signed a multiyear deal to return with Phantom BC. It’s a clear signal that the Fever players are embracing this offseason challenge, and the league is embracing them right back.
An Uneven Season With a Promising Turnaround
Let’s be real, Hull’s season stats aren’t jumping off the page. Before this past weekend, she was averaging 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists. Those numbers are actually down from her previous campaign, where she put up seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. But here’s the kicker: her production has been surging recently. In Indiana’s massive 113-90 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, Hull went off for 14 points on a super-efficient 6-of-8 shooting, plus two rebounds. That’s the kind of efficient, complementary offense the Fever absolutely need around stars like Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. Coach Stephanie White obviously sees it too, because she’s kept Hull in the starting lineup even when the shots weren’t falling. Hull’s defensive assignments are consistently tough, and her size and effort at guard are simply invaluable, shot or no shot.
After the Unrivaled announcement, the Fever went out and beat Connecticut 111-91, pushing their record to 26-14. Hull contributed three points, five rebounds, and three assists in 29 minutes during that game. With only four regular-season games left after the World Cup break, Hull’s focus is squarely on helping Indiana make a championship run. Then, it’s straight into another significant offseason assignment. For a player who has battled through an uneven season yet still held onto her starting spot, this Unrivaled deal isn’t just a contract, it’s a massive vote of confidence in her future.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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