Alisha Gray and Narissa Smith Athlete Unlimited Basketball 2023 season roster. Gray, a gold medalist, and Smith, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft and an All-Rookie selection, join 15 WNBA players who will be on AU’s official 2023 roster.
In its second season, AU features some of the world’s top women’s basketball talent, including Lexi Brown, Natasha Cloud, Odyssey Sims, De’Jonai Carrington, Courtney Williams, Tahj Cole, Evina Westbrook and Destiny Walker.
The innovative Women’s Professional Basketball League is comprised of 44 of the nation’s best women’s basketball players. Athletes compete as teams and individuals throughout the five-week season. Athletes earn points for team wins and individual performances, and the top four point earners become team captains for the week. Player leaderboards add even more sparkle and excitement to the league, as team captains can draft their teams.
AU complements the WNBA and provides WNBA players the opportunity to reside in the United States year-round. Like many players at AU, Smith could have chosen to play overseas. She chose AU. [her] family could see [her] Please try again” insider.
Additionally, AU gave Smith a much-needed “break.”
“I went to the WNBA right out of college, and I would have just flown overseas,” Smith said. “So I thought I was going to go to AU as soon as the WNBA was over because it would give me time to prepare” and “go compete at a high level.”
Unlike the WNBA, Athletes Unlimited is built on an athlete-centric model. Instead of sharing profits with owners, players either split league profits or compete on behalf of nonprofit organizations through AU. athlete cause program. In addition, players have the power to decide uniforms, roster composition, and league rules.
Only in its second season, AU is making waves in the women’s basketball world by raising awareness of women’s basketball in the United States, uplifting athletes, and presenting the game in a unique format.
When WNBA stars play overseas, it’s nearly impossible for fans to follow their path. But, as Smith said, “When the WNBA season ends, a lot of players go overseas, but you don’t get to see them in person. AU continues to watch and follow your favorite players. It gives me an opportunity.”
The second season of AU will be held in Dallas from February 22nd to March 26th. All 30 games will be available to viewers around the world, including five games on CBS Sports Network.