On today’s Daily Run, we’re six days out from Unrivaled tip‑off and Tasha makes the case for the Hive coming out on top. Using her Defensive Unit Score metric, she explains why Ezi Magbegor, Saniya Rivers, and that back‑line chaos build a defense that can actually win a 3‑on‑3 league, not just look good on a roster graphic.
In Block A, she breaks down why stops matter more than bucket‑trading in this format, how an untimed fourth quarter changes end‑game math, and why the Hive’s combination of rim protection and on‑ball pressure gives them a real shot at it all once games start.
In Block B, the show moves to the net for a look ahead at “Volleyball Super Week,” with LOVB’s second season opening January 7 and Major League Volleyball’s 2026 season starting January 8, and why the simultaneous launches are a big deal for U.S. pro volleyball fans and athletes.
Then it’s all business on the track: Tasha walks through Grand Slam Track’s bankruptcy and court‑supervised reorganization, the tens of millions in liabilities, and the open question of whether athletes will trust Michael Johnson’s league again even if a rescue plan comes together.
In the Main Event, she returns to the Hive and makes the case for Saniya Rivers as Unrivaled’s breakout offensive star, explaining how a shorter court, fewer defenders, and smart spacing next to Sonia Citron could turn her from solid rookie to problem in this 3‑on‑3 environment.
The episode closes with a call for listener picks: Are you riding with the Hive, or backing another Unrivaled squad entirely as the league gets ready to tip off?
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