South Carolina junior forward Joyce Edwards traveled to Miami this weekend to take part in the Unrivaled Summit, where she added her name to a growing list of college stars inking name, image and likeness agreements with the upstart 3‑by‑3 league.
Miami Summit Highlights Growing NIL Landscape
Unrivaled, the professional 3‑by‑3 circuit founded by WNBA veterans Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has carved out a unique niche during the WNBA offseason, offering elite college players a chance to compete, train and build their brand.
The summit combined on‑court drills with content creation sessions, including merchandise shoots and group‑building activities, bringing together nine of the nation’s most promising women’s basketball prospects.
Edwards and Mikaylah Williams previously captured a gold medal together on the USA Basketball 3‑by‑3 team that won the 2023 World Cup, and their continued association with Unrivaled underscores the league’s appeal to top talent.
Among those already committed to the league are former South Carolina standouts Aliyah Boston and Allisha Gray, while recent signees such as Madison Booker, Hannah Hidalgo, Sarah Strong and Mikaylah Williams have signaled a deepening talent pool.
The initiative also reflects a broader shift in how college athletes can monetize their presence, a trend underscored by the recent professional debut of Ta’Niya Latson, who after signing with Unrivaled was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks before moving on to a developmental contract with the Las Vegas Aces.
The summit marks the second edition of Unrivaled’s gathering, now in its third year of signing college players to NIL deals, signaling a sustained commitment to integrating emerging stars into the professional pipeline.