Every women's basketball player is utilizing this essential wellness item to achieve optimal performance.

      As someone intrigued by the convergence of style, technology, and athletic performance, I readily accepted the opportunity to visit Miami and attend an Unrivaled basketball game live. There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the new league, and it truly met my expectations. The atmosphere during the game was exhilarating—imagine top-tier athleticism, a vibrant crowd, and a sense of camaraderie that sends chills down your spine. However, what resonated with me the most was something quite subtle: every player was wearing the same ring. If you know me well, you might think I'm about to discuss a new fashion trend, but this is not about extravagant jewelry. It’s a wellness and tech innovation presented in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

      This sleek, compact band is a wellness tool that helps the league's elite female athletes enhance their sleep, monitor their recovery, and maintain peak performance. Coaches can access data on each player, allowing them to tailor training and recovery strategies based on individual energy scores. I was immediately fascinated. If it's effective for the world's top basketball players, what might it do for my daily routine? As I delved deeper and spoke with Unrivaled co-founder and player Napheesa Collier, along with trainer Lindsey Elizondo, I realized that this represents more than just a passing trend. It’s a preview of the future of wellness, where data and design come together in the most wearable fashion. Whether you're an athlete or someone who values personal health, this applies to you.

      I got a behind-the-scenes look at Unrivaled, witnessing where players train, recover, prepare for game day, and more. One of the key lessons I learned is that recovery has become just as vital as training for this league, and for Unrivaled athletes, data is transforming the game. The future of sports lies in innovating how individuals track their data. Central to this change at Unrivaled is Samsung’s newest wearable tech, including the Galaxy Ring, a stylish gadget that monitors everything from sleep quality to recovery scores in real-time while remaining effortlessly fashionable. "We were created for the athlete," Collier states. "Our goal is to transform and revolutionize what it means to be a female athlete today—providing equity not just in pay but also in overall experience." She elaborates that the league features cutting-edge training and recovery facilities, with wearable technology seamlessly integrated into every aspect.

      For Collier, the Galaxy Ring is not only a chic accessory—it's a practical daily tool. "My favorite aspect is the energy score and definitely the sleep tracking," she shares. "With a toddler, sleep is a challenge, so I rely on it to determine my needs for the day, whether that’s needing time in the training room or a cold plunge." After games, it’s common to see the players using compression boots or cold plunges for recovery, often advised by the data from the ring. "I had never experienced a post-game flush before joining this league, but it has made a significant difference," Collier mentions. "I genuinely feel the impact when I get out of bed the next day."

      Behind the scenes, trainers use the wearables to customize everything from warm-ups to recovery routines. "Each athlete wears the Samsung device at least once a week, some even daily," one trainer notes. "The data provides insights not just about workload but also how each individual responds to it. That’s where the real understanding lies." Elizondo adds, "It's not merely about how long you slept; it’s about your sleep cycles, how often you woke up—even if you don’t recall. The wearables offer us a deeper physiological understanding of how all aspects of life affect performance." Samsung’s role in the gym transcends optimization; it’s about ownership. "We’ve achieved the highest engagement rate in sports because our athletes feel a sense of ownership," states Alex Bazzell, the league president. "Teaming up with a tech partner like Samsung allows us to realize that vision in unprecedented ways."

      As the league gains momentum, the blend of technology and performance appears to be a natural progression—not just for Unrivaled but for the future of women’s sports overall. "Technology and data now provide crucial insights into performance and recovery," adds Unrivaled commissioner Micky Lawler. "Partnering with Samsung lends us immediate credibility and the necessary tools to enhance our efforts." Whether it's optimizing sleep, managing post-game recovery, or simply recognizing when to rest, the athletes of Unrivaled demonstrate that the future of performance is not only visually different but also feels distinct.

      My Unfiltered Review of the Samsung Galaxy Ring

      Pros: Though this isn’t the first tech ring I've used, I really appreciate how it seamlessly fits with my everyday jewelry. It's not bulky and doesn’t appear to be a fitness device at all—just stylish. It effectively tracked my steps, sleep, and