Three-on-three hoops just got a whole lot more interesting. Marine Johannes, the New York Liberty guard who’s been torching nets from deep all season, has signed a multiyear deal to join Unrivaled. The league announced the move Monday, and it officially starts her run in the 3-on-3 startup when its third season tips off.
“I’ve heard so many great things about the league, and I can’t wait to be part of it, meet my new teammates, and experience everything Unrivaled has to offer,” Johannes said in a statement.
Johannes is in the middle of another solid WNBA season right now, averaging 9.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds for the Liberty. She’s been a key piece off the bench for a team that’s eyeing another deep playoff run. But what really sets her apart is her shooting. She’s one of those players who can get hot fast and completely change the geometry of a game. Defenses have to respect her every time she crosses half court.
From Istanbul to the Hardwood
This isn’t her first rodeo playing overseas during the WNBA offseason. She spent the 2025-26 winter with Galatasaray in Turkey, where she put up 8.8 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 boards per game. Before that, she was ripping it up in Europe for years, winning a EuroCup title in 2023 and taking home Finals MVP honors in the process.
If you watched the Olympics at all, you already know what she can do on a big stage. Johannes helped France claim two Olympic medals this decade, a gold in 2020 and a silver in 2024. During that Paris run, she finished second in the tournament in 3-pointers made and was the only player to hit five threes in multiple games. The silky, high-arc release she’s got is basically a cheat code some nights.
What She Brings to Unrivaled
The Unrivaled league has been pulling in serious talent since it launched, and Johannes is the latest WNBA name to sign on. The format and pace of 3-on-3 should suit her style. There’s more space on the floor, fewer defenders rotating over, and if you give her a clean look from deep, she’s going to make you pay.
Johannes turns 32 next year, but she’s still playing at a high level. Her game doesn’t rely on blowing by people anyway. It’s craft, footwork and that release point that’s almost impossible to contest cleanly. She’ll be a real problem for Unrivaled defenses.
The Liberty haven’t made any official comment on the move yet, but this kind of offseason commitment has become the norm for WNBA stars. Unrivaled is paying well, the competition is legit, and players want to stay sharp during the winter months. For Johannes, it’s another chance to show she can hang with the best in a format that rewards exactly what she does best.
She’s expected to join the league for its third season, with more details on her specific team assignment coming later.
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