Although Unrivaled is buzzing with exciting reunions and shake-ups, there’s one duo that’s really got fans talking. It’s Lexie Hull teaming up with Angel Reese. And why? Well, it’s the Caitlin Clark connection. Lexie, who shared a fantastic on-court bond with Clark in the Indiana Fever, now finds herself playing alongside Reese—Clark’s biggest rival—in Unrivaled. 

Well, we already know that the whole Clark vs. Reese rivalry is the household talk. These two have been at it since their college days, and their 2024 rookie seasons reignited the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky rivalry. Sure, the rivalry had cooled off since the Sky’s 2021 championship run, but CC’s arrival in Indiana and Reese’s landing in Chicago turned up the heat. Every Fever-Sky matchup became a must-watch TV.

Now, the two ballers from rival teams are set to lace up together for the new 3*3 league. The Chicago Sky star was one of the league’s earliest signings, and the Fever star snagged the 29th spot. The two are part of Rose BC, which boasts big names like Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Brittany Sykes, and Azurá Stevens. 

Hull is just fresh off her best season with the Fever. She averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists off the bench, providing clutch support to Clark, who lit up the league in her rookie year. Thanks to their combined efforts, the Fever snapped their seven-season playoff drought with a 20-20 record. Hope she turns out to be a key piece for Rose, too, as she joins Reese. 

Despite Hull’s close bond with Caitlin Clark, she seems to be hitting it off with her bestie’s rival, Chi-Town Barbie, too. On media day, Reese crashed Hull’s photoshoot, hyping her up with, “Go Lex! Okay! Okay! Okay!” Hull struck a pose, and just like that, the internet went wild.

Naturally, fans are running with the idea that this newfound camaraderie might extend beyond Unrivaled.

Will Lexie leave Caitlin Clark for Angel? 

“They sayin’ Angel recruiting Lexie to the Sky,” a fan tweeted. According to fans, the LSU former might convince Hull to go to Sky with her. Well, that’s definitely a rumor, and you can’t entirely rule it out. If Hull and Reese’s off-court bond during Unrivaled translates to chemistry on the court, who’s saying Angel won’t make a case for her?

Reese is a natural leader, so maybe she’ll try to sway Lexie. But, honestly, it feels like a bit of a stretch, and many fans agree.

“Lexie a smart girl who graduated from Stanford, she can see a dumpster fire from a mile away 😉” a second wrote. Stanford is known for producing sharp minds. And before being drafted as the 1st round, 6th pick in 2022 by the Indiana Fever, she lit it up for Stanford, ending her college career with 1,402 points, 666 rebounds, and 218 assists. So, she’s got both brains and skills, and she’s not one to make rash decisions.

“Hilarious that you’d think she even consider it 🤣” another opined. As already discussed, Hull just had her best season yet with the Fever and was really finding her groove with the team. Playing alongside Clark, she helped Indiana end their long playoff drought. Fans are convinced she’s staying put. Why leave when everything’s finally coming together?

“Not happening. Lexie Hull just bought a house in Indianapolis. The Fever protected her from the expansion draft. Lexie and CC are tight,” said a fourth. Another solid point! Lexie and her boyfriend, former MLB player Will Matthiessen, recently bought a house in Indianapolis, and she even shared the big news on Instagram. 

On top of that, her three-year rookie contract with the Fever runs through 2025, and the team clearly values her, having protected her in the Golden Valkyries expansion draft. Some fans think Angel might be the one to leave the Sky: “You got it twisted, it is the other way around 😂👀” chimed this user. But that’s unlikely.

Reese is under contract with Chicago through 2027 on her four-year rookie deal. She’s already a star with the Sky and seems locked in for the long haul. So, most likely, both players will stick with their respective teams once Unrivaled wraps up. But for now, with the new league starting on January 17 and running through the finals on March 17, there’s plenty of time for this duo to share moments—on and off the court.