Athletes Unlimited Announces Star-Studded Roster for 5th Season of Women's Basketball
The 40-player roster includes 20 returning players and 20 newcomers featuring WNBA veterans in a 5-on-5 format for a season described as highly competitive by AU officials.
- Athletes Unlimited unveiled its final 20-player roster on Jan 15, 2026, for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
- By assembling a deep 40-player field, Megan Perry, vice president of basketball for Athletes Unlimited, said the roster features players who want to test themselves and promises a competitive and compelling season.
- The roster mixes veteran stars with newcomers such as Tina Charles, Kia Nurse, Kiah Stokes, Ariel Atkins, Alysha Clark, Odyssey Sims, Aerial Powers, Brianna Turner, Isabelle Harrison, Aneesah Morrow, NaLyssa Smith, Jacy Sheldon and Deja Kelly.
- Lexie Brown will have her father, Dee Brown, former Celtics star and player enhancement specialist, working with Danielle Viglione and coaches Zak Buncik, Edniesha Curry, Chaz Franklin and Kia Vaughn.
- Tokyo will host men's and women's games at Toyota Arena from March 26-April 4 as part of Project B's global circuit.
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Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for 5th season of women's basketball
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Athletes Unlimited set roster with numerous UConn women’s stars for fifth season
Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring a number of former UConn women's stars, including Tina Charles, Kiah Stokes, Bria Hartley, Kaitlyn Chen and Kia Nurse. The season starts Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for fifth season of women’s basketball
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for fifth season of women's basketball
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
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