The 2025 Athletes Unlimited (AU) 5-on-5 women’s basketball season is poised for takeoff with a roster brimming with WNBA talent. As 40 elite hoopers converge on Nashville, the stage is set for five weeks of fast-paced, ultra-competitive action at the Municipal Auditorium. From savvy veterans seeking to polish their game to up-and-coming prospects hungry to prove they belong, AU offers the ultimate platform to shine under the bright lights.
WNBA Champions Headline AU’s Star-Studded Cast
Leading the charge is Alysha Clark, a three-time WNBA champion fresh off a season with the Las Vegas Aces. As an unrestricted free agent, Clark’s AU appearance provides the perfect stage to showcase her enduring skills before WNBA negotiations kick off on January 21st. She’s joined by former Aces teammate Sydney Colson, Chicago Sky center Isabelle Harrison, and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kia Nurse, forming a quartet of seasoned vets aiming to dominate in the Music City.
Rising Stars Ready to Turn Heads
AU also serves as a launching pad for the WNBA’s brightest young talents to refine their craft against top-tier competition. Fresh off stellar rookie campaigns, 2024 draftees like No. 8 pick Alissa Pili (Minnesota Lynx), No. 16 Dyaisha Fair, and No. 25 Charisma Osborne are poised to take their games to new heights on the AU hardwood. Undrafted sensation Jaylyn Sherrod, who finished the season with the champion New York Liberty, is also set to prove her breakout was no fluke.
WNBA Draft Picks Prepare to Launch
For recent draft picks still carving out their WNBA niche, AU provides an invaluable chance to strut their stuff. All eyes will be on 2023 third overall selection Maddy Siegrist as the Dallas Wings forward looks to expand her repertoire. Seattle Storm rookie Jordan Horston also has a prime opportunity to build on a promising debut season. With their WNBA fates still unfolding, Athletes Unlimited is the ideal venue for these young guns to make a statement.
NCAA Record-Breakers Bring the Fire
The AU roster is also stacked with former collegiate stars eager to translate their success to the pro ranks. Dyaisha Fair, Syracuse’s all-time leading scorer, and Ashley Joens, Iowa State’s career points queen, both eclipsed 3,000 points in their illustrious NCAA careers. Now they’ll test their mettle against the world’s best, aiming to prove their electrifying games are tailor-made for the bright lights of primetime.
Intensity Ignites as 24-Game Season Tips Off
Over the course of a whirlwind five-week, 24-game regular season, these 40 stars will write the next chapter in AU history as they vie for individual glory and the coveted title of champion. With 10 games streaming exclusively on ESPN+ and 14 more on the WNBA App, fans will have a front row seat as the action unfolds at a frenetic pace in the heart of Music City.
Athletes Unlimited has evolved into a premier destination for the world’s best ballers to refine their craft, build their brands, and electrify audiences.
AU CEO Jon Patricof
In just three seasons, Athletes Unlimited has evolved into a premier destination for the world’s best ballers to refine their craft, build their brands, and electrify audiences. As the WNBA continues to rise, AU has cemented itself as an essential steppingstone, springboard, and proving ground for the stars of today and tomorrow. With a roster this stacked and stakes this high, buckle up for five weeks of wall-to-wall, 5-on-5 fireworks where any player can seize their moment under the bright lights in the Music City.
