Vinyl BC Unites Atlanta Dream Trio Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, And Jordin Canada In Unrivaled

Atlanta Dream teammates Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Jordin Canada will keep their on-court chemistry intact this winter after being placed together on Vinyl BC for the 2027 Unrivaled season.

The three-on-three professional women's basketball league officially unveiled its eight club rosters on its YouTube channel ahead of its third campaign.

That announcement brought welcome news to Atlanta supporters who have watched the trio develop into one of the most balanced backcourts in the WNBA.

Instead of splitting up for the winter, all three players will share the court in Miami as part of Vinyl BC's six-player squad.

They will be joined on the roster by Los Angeles forward Dearica Hamby, Seattle guard Flau'jae Johnson, and Toronto forward Aneesah Morrow.

The decision to unite three core members of the Dream makes Vinyl BC one of the most cohesive rosters entering the winter competition.

While several other clubs feature duos from identical professional franchises, Vinyl BC stands out by carrying a full three-player contingent from a single WNBA roster.

ATLANTA CHEMISTRY ON DISPLAY

The presence of Gray, Howard, and Canada gives Vinyl BC an immediate structural advantage in a fast-paced three-on-three format.

In half-court basketball, familiarity and instinct often dictate execution long before set plays can develop.

Gray brings an established reputation as one of the most dynamic two-way players in the professional ranks.

Her skillset includes perimeter scoring, direct attacks toward the rim, and relentless defensive pressure against multiple positions.

Alongside her, Howard provides elite perimeter shooting and high-volume scoring potential.

Howard has evolved into one of the sport's most lethal outside threats, capable of swinging momentum through rapid scoring bursts.

Canada rounds out the perimeter trio by delivering high-end playmaking and aggressive perimeter defense at the point.

Her ball handling and quick hands allow her to disrupt opposing guards while orchestrating possessions in tight spaces.

Together, the Dream triumvirate provides Vinyl BC with balanced perimeter shooting, athleticism, defensive tenacity, and proven passing.

Their shared reps from the standard WNBA season eliminate the usual communication lag that newly formed tournament teams experience.

BALANCING THE ROSTER

To complement the Atlanta backcourt, Vinyl BC secured seasoned frontcourt depth and emerging young talent.

Dearica Hamby brings veteran frontcourt versatility, physical rebounding, and transition speed from Los Angeles.

Her experience inside the paint gives Vinyl BC a rugged interior anchor who can battle opposing bigs.

Seattle's Flau'jae Johnson adds energetic perimeter depth, defensive length, and transition scoring to the rotation.

Toronto's Aneesah Morrow gives the squad relentless rebounding motor and inside-out positioning near the glass.

With six capable players, head coaches can deploy various three-player combinations without sacrificing defensive intensity or floor spacing.

The Atlanta trio can share the floor simultaneously, or stagger their minutes alongside Hamby, Johnson, and Morrow.

BUILDING THROUGH COMPLEMENTARY TALENT

Unrivaled shapes its eight club rosters through a combination of player protections, a league draft, and collaborative front-office planning.

Half of the eight teams in the league feature returning talent from previous campaigns.

League officials and head coaches work together directly to review input and establish competitive balance across all 48 roster spots.

The primary objective is creating complementary lineups that preserve distinct club identities while maintaining fairness across the competition.

While some franchises were constructed by drawing players from entirely different organizations, others leaned heavily into pre-existing team bonds.

The Dallas Wings and the Toronto Tempo each saw a league-high six players selected across the eight rosters.

Meanwhile, Vinyl BC represents the league's strongest concentration of Atlanta talent.

CHASING THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS

Any team aiming for the Unrivaled crown must first figure out how to dethrone Mist BC.

League co-founder Breanna Stewart returns to Mist BC this winter to defend the league championship she captured in 2026.

Stewart earned Championship MVP honors after posting 32 points in Mist's 80-74 victory over Phantom BC in last year's title clash.

The New York Liberty superstar will once again share the court with returners Arike Ogunbowale and Veronica Burton.

Mist BC also added Portland's Bridget Carleton, Isabelle Harrison, and Kiki Rice to reinforce their championship core.

The continuity between Stewart, Ogunbowale, and Burton provides Mist BC with championship poise and prolific scoring versatility.

Their presence establishes Mist as the measuring stick for every club in the competition.

Vinyl BC must match that championship pedigree if they hope to climb to the top of the standings.

A STACKED FIELD ACROSS THE LEAGUE

The challenge facing Vinyl BC extends well beyond the reigning champions.

The Laces boast newly crowned WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams alongside her partner Marine Johannes.

They are joined on the Laces by Jackie Young, Maddy Siegrist, Jess Shepard, and Satou Sabally, who returns after missing most of the season with a persistent head injury.

The Lunar Owls feature three separate WNBA pairs on their six-player roster.

League co-founder Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams represent the Minnesota Lynx for the Lunar Owls.

They share the lineup with Chicago Sky duo Skylar Diggins and Sydney Taylor, alongside Toronto Tempo teammates Marina Mabrey and Temi Fagbenle.