Why Chennedy Carter ignores Angel Reese on Unrivaled and focuses her praise on another newbie

WNBA free agent Chennedy Carter has been closely following the incredible development of rookie guard Rickea Jackson in the Unrivaled competition. After showing flashes of brilliance while with the LA Sparks, Jackson’s performance truly took off once she landed in Miami, quickly emerging as one of the most notable breakout stars of the young season.While Carter is currently playing overseas for the Wuhan Shengfan in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA), she has kept a keen eye on Unrivaled, a competition co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. It was on social media that Carter took the opportunity to send praise Jackson’s way after an impressive run of performances.

Carter shows support from afar
On Friday night, Carter shared her thoughts with her followers on X, where she gave Jackson the recognition she deserved. In her tweet, Carter expressed her admiration for Jackson’s all-around scoring ability, noting how she’s been able to score from multiple areas of the floor: “rickea lowkey be cooking lol 3 levels!”
This praise highlighted Jackson’s versatility in attacking opponents, showcasing her skills as both a playmaker and a scorer.When one fan pointed out Jackson’s increasing confidence on the court, Carter provided a simple yet telling response: “happens when you get buckets.” It was a nod to how Jackson’s scoring prowess has naturally fueled her confidence and made her even more dangerous as a player.

As more fans engaged in the conversation, Carter also singled out a key aspect of Jackson’s game, saying, “nice middy game!” Jackson’s mid-range shooting has been a standout feature of her game this season, further cementing her reputation as a well-rounded offensive threat. Carter’s praise of Jackson’s technical ability revealed her deep appreciation for Jackson’s growing talent and her understanding of what makes a player successful in this competition.

Shines despite loss
Jackson’s skill and poise were on full display during her third game of the season with Mist BC, where she faced off against Phantom in a matchup between two winless teams. Despite her team falling short with a 74-69 loss, Jackson’s performance stood out as one of the brightest moments of the game. She finished as Mist BC’s second-highest scorer with an impressive 24 points, shooting 10-of-21 from the field, including 2-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc. Additionally, Jackson added four rebounds, one assist, and one steal to her stat line, proving her value both offensively and defensively.