In a stunning development that’s sent shockwaves through the WNBA and Unrivaled communities, Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull has deactivated her Instagram account amid a torrent of fan backlash over her dismal showing in Rose BC’s 21-19 loss to the Laces on January 11
Hull, a key offseason signee for Unrivaled’s second season, logged just 4 minutes off the bench, finishing with zero points, a turnover, and a minus-5 rating in the high-stakes 3×3 matchup. Teammates Angel Reese and Kahleah Copper carried the load with 11 and 9 points, respectively, but Hull’s struggles—marked by sloppy ball-handling and defensive lapses—drew immediate ire from fans tuning into the live stream.
Social media erupted post-game. “Lexie Hull is a liability. Bench her for good,” tweeted @AdeleBKG, echoing sentiments from thousands. Hashtags like #BenchHull and #UnrivaledBust trended on X, with clips of her errant passes racking up millions of views. Critics pointed to her limited play in Season 1 and questioned her fit in the fast-paced format. “She sucked last season too,” one viral post read, amplifying the vitriol.
Hull’s @lexiehulll profile, boasting over 100K followers and vibrant posts hyping “Rosebud season,” vanished by Sunday morning. A deactivated account now greets visitors with Instagram’s standard “User not found” message, fueling speculation she’s gone dark to escape the harassment.
Sources close to Hull say the 26-year-old Stanford alum is “devastated but resilient,” focusing on practice amid whispers of reduced minutes. Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart addressed the frenzy: “We’re building stars here. Performance fluctuates—support the growth.”
Fever fans rallied in her defense, citing her WNBA grit (37% from three last season) and loyalty to Caitlin Clark. Yet, the incident underscores Unrivaled’s cutthroat spotlight, where every miscue invites scrutiny.
As Rose BC preps for Tuesday’s rematch, Hull’s silence speaks volumes. Will she rebound, or has the backlash broken her social media stride? Unrivaled—and fans—watch closely.
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