Can anyone challenge Paige Bueckers' dominance in the Unrivaled Free Throw Challenge? The stakes are high: a $50,000 prize is up for grabs, and players must impress with their free-throw accuracy and game involvement. Here's a breakdown of the contenders and their chances.
The Perfect Favorite: Paige Bueckers
Paige Bueckers is the clear front-runner, boasting an impressive 8-for-8 record from the free-throw line. Her eight attempts are the fourth-most among players, and her effectiveness as a driver likely means more fouls and free throws. Bueckers' 88.8% success rate during the 2025 WNBA season with the Dallas Wings is a strong indicator of her ability to maintain this performance. As long as she doesn't miss, she's a strong favorite to claim the title.
High-Volume Contenders: Marina Mabrey and Breanna Stewart
Marina Mabrey, with just one miss in nine attempts, is a close contender. Her 87% success rate from the 2025 WNBA season with the Connecticut Sun is impressive. Breanna Stewart, with seven attempts, is also in the running, but her 83.7% success rate is lower than Mabrey's. Stewart's ability to draw fouls and her 6.5 attempts per game during the 2025 season for the New York Liberty make her a serious competitor.
Dark Horses: Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young
Chelsea Gray, known as the 'Point Gawd', has been on fire, sinking 88.5% of her free throws during the 2025 WNBA season. Her 5-for-6 record and three seasons with over 91% success rate make her a strong contender. Jackie Young, Gray's teammate, is also impressive with a 94.5% success rate in playoff free throws. These two players could surprise and challenge for the top spot.
The Underdog: Kelsey Plum
Kelsey Plum, despite her impressive 89.3% success rate from the 2025 WNBA season, has only attempted one free throw in the Unrivaled competition. However, her ability to draw fouls and her prolific free-throw shooting make her a potential dark horse. If Plum can get to the line more often and maintain her high accuracy, she could be a serious threat to Bueckers' reign.
The competition is heating up, and the $50,000 prize is within reach for these talented players. Who will emerge as the free-throw queen? The audience is eager to see the outcome and discuss their predictions in the comments.
