Allisha Gray and NaLyssa Smith join as the newest members. Unlimited Player Basketball 2023 season roster. Gold medalist Gray and 2022 WNBA Draft No. 2 pick and All-Rookie Smith join 15 WNBA players on AU’s official 2023 roster.
AU features some of the world’s best women’s basketball players in its second season, including Lexi Brown, Natasha Cloud, Odyssey Sims, Dijona Carrington, Courtney Williams, Taj Cole, Evina Westbrook, and Destiny Walker.
The innovative women’s professional basketball league features 44 of the nation’s best women’s basketball players. Players compete as teams and individuals during a five-week season. Players earn points based on team wins and individual performance, and the top four point earners become team captains for a week. A player leaderboard adds more glamour and excitement to the league, as captains can draft teams.
AU complements the WNBA and offers WNBA players the opportunity to stay in the United States year-round. Like many AU players, Smith could have chosen to play overseas. She chose AU. “So [her] The family could see it [her] Play again. insider.
AU also provided Smith with a much-needed “break.”
“I would have gone straight from college to the WNBA and then overseas,” Smith said. “So I knew right after the WNBA, I was going to go to AU so I could have some time to prepare,” and “go compete at a high level.”
Unlike the WNBA, Athletes Unlimited is built on a player-centric model: Instead of sharing revenue with owners, players either share in league revenue or compete on behalf of nonprofit organizations through AU. Athlete Causes program. Additionally, players have the authority to decide on uniforms, roster composition, and league rules.
Entering its second season, AU has found great success in women’s basketball by increasing the visibility of the sport in the United States, developing players’ skills, and offering a unique format for the game.
When WNBA stars compete overseas, it’s nearly impossible for fans to follow their paths. But as Smith puts it, “A lot of players go overseas once the WNBA season is over, but you don’t really get to see them. AU gives you the opportunity to keep up with your favorite players and keep following them.”
The second AU season will take place in Dallas from February 22 to March 26. 30 games will be available to viewers around the world, including five games on CBS Sports Network.
