Kahleah Copper didn’t lead with excuses when the numbers dipped. She led with honesty, and that finally delivered results.

She poured in 28 points, shooting 11-of-19 from the field and 2-of-7 from beyond the arc. That effort helped Rose BC secure an 84–74 win over Phantom BC. But it wasn’t just what happened on the court that made the difference.

Well, the real spark came inside the locker room. As Kaleah Copper puts it better, “We had those hard conversations…The conversations that make the locker room a little bit uncomfortable.” She added “And that’s what you need for a team to grow and get out of a three-game skid.” 

The defending champions, Rose BC, already had stability. They protected Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper, retained Azura Stevens, and brought back Lexie Hull in the draft. Having four players from last season gave Rose more continuity than any other Unrivaled team.

So clearly, what they lacked wasn’t talent, it was fuel. And those locker-room conversations clearly provided it. 

How Rose BC Improved Over the Games?

Since Copper made her debut, she has replaced Lexie Hull in the starting lineup. In her first game, Copper logged 15.3 minutes in Rose’s narrow 78–75 loss to the Hive. Her second outing was far more productive. She finished with 21 points on 50% shooting, though Rose still fell to the Laces.

Then came another strong showing. She scored 22 points, but Hull missed the game, leaving Rose’s bench thin and exposed. Now, with Copper fully back in the mix, the roster looks more balanced. 

Hull can slide comfortably into her natural 3-and-D role, where she doesn’t need the ball to make an impact. The pieces are finally falling into place.

And that’s exactly how Rose BC managed to go on a W1. Right now, the team sits fourth among eight Unrivaled teams. They’re 4–3 with a .571 winning percentage. But can they continue with the momentum? 

Written by

Yashika Dutta

Edited by

Oajaswini Prabhu