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– Sheryl Swoopes and Cindy Brunson Return to Lead Broadcast Team for
Fifth Straight Championship Season –
– With Interest in Women’s Basketball Surging, High Stakes Four-Week Sprint
Tips off February 4 in Nashville with Games Available Nationwide via
ESPN and WNBA App; Tickets On Sale Now –
January 21, 2026, New York – With interest in women’s basketball at an all-time high and the sport commanding unprecedented attention across media, culture and fandom, Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball is meeting the moment – unveiling its most ambitious broadcast experience yet for its milestone fifth season, delivered via ESPN and the WNBA App.
As the league enters 2026 with its most competitive roster yet, AU Pro Basketball is matching elite on-court talent with a bold, fan-first broadcast production and talent team designed to bring viewers closer to the game than ever before. All 24 games of the AU Pro Basketball season will be available via ESPN and the WNBA App, with additional regional coverage on Gray Media’s Tennessee Valley Sports &amp; Entertainment Network (TVSEN) – ensuring expansive, always-on access throughout the league’s fast-paced, four-week sprint.
Headlining the evolution is the addition of two-time WNBA Champion Sydney Colson, who – as she recovers from her recent injury and works towards her on-court return – joins the AU Pro Basketball broadcast team in a newly-created, dynamic on-air role that blends high-level analysis, personality and real-time connection. A founding AU Pro Basketball athlete and Player Executive Committee member who has competed in every season since the league’s launch in 2022, Colson brings championship credibility and authenticity to the coverage.
Colson joins a veteran, championship-caliber broadcast team led by Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes and longtime play-by-play voice Cindy Brunson, who return for their fifth consecutive season as the defining voices of AU Pro Basketball, anchoring coverage of what shapes up as the league’s most competitive and talent-rich season yet.
In addition to the iconic Swoopes-Brunson pairing, Colson will serve as a regular game analyst alongside Kevin Barnett, delivering real-time storytelling and high-level breakdowns across ESPN and the WNBA App. Each game will also feature “The Half Show,” an enhanced, high-energy halftime experience spotlighting in-depth analysis, player conversations, and celebrity and VIP guest interviews – with Colson leading the way. Play by play duties will also see appearances by veteran NBA and Milwaukee Bucks announcer, Lisa Byington, as well as legendary play by play broadcaster, Pam Ward. Anna Camden will serve as in-game reporter and halftime contributor.
In addition, former WNBA champion Theresa Plaisance – who is also not competing in AU Pro Basketball this season – will nonetheless have a significant presence in Nashville. She will serve as a co-host in the arena during games and participate in postgame fan appearances, while she and Colson will also co-host a social-first, digital series mockumentary that will be released weekly throughout the season.
At the center of the 2026 AU Pro Basketball broadcast experience is a new approach to bring fans closer to the game. Athletes Unlimited will debut a custom-designed, elevated, fan-facing broadcast booth positioned above the scorer’s table and adjacent to the team benches – and featured prominently on air through a live “small box” view, allowing fans at home to watch announcers react and engage in real time. The Half Show Interviews, certain game analysis and some direct fan engagement fun are included in the plans for the in-venue audience to also enjoy some broadcast &#8220;extras&#8221;.
The fifth AU Pro Basketball championship season returns to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium from February 4 through March 1, 2026, following a record-setting debut in Music City in 2025. Tickets are on sale now at AUProBasketball.com.
“This season of AU Pro Basketball is about innovation on every level – from the stacked roster to the physical spaces where games are called, and to how our broadcast talent moves, interacts, and tells the story of the game,” said Cheri Kempf, Chief Broadcast Officer for Athletes Unlimited. “Sydney represents that evolution perfectly, and will make a great addition to our broadcast team this season.”
“I’m really glad that we were able to figure out a way to keep me involved even though I’m physically unable to play,” said Sydney Colson. “AU has been such a special place to me as a player and now I’m excited to join Sheryl, Cindy, and Kevin on our broadcast team and hopefully make season five the best one yet. I’m not one for dramatics, but this will be the broadcast of a lifetime so just watch us.”
Forty elite professional athletes will compete in four weeks of fast-paced, 5-on-5 full-court action, with $500,000 in prize bonuses on the line and rules set by the players themselves, making every possession matter as athletes compete for the title of AU Pro Basketball Champion.
The league has already announced a robust group of signees for the 2026 season, featuring a dynamic mix of WNBA veterans and emerging fan favorites, including Tina Charles, Alysha Clark, Isabelle Harrison, Lexie Brown, NaLyssa Smith, Kaitlyn Chen, Odyssey Sims, Deja Kelly, Aneesah Morrow, Kia Nurse, Jaylyn Sherrod, Ariel Atkins, Aaliyah Nye, Te-Hina Paopao, Kiah Stokes, and Jacy Sheldon, among others.
AU Pro Basketball was the first winter pro women&#8217;s basketball league to launch in the United States when it began in 2022 and remains the only platform in the U.S. offering professional women the opportunity to play 5-on-5 full court basketball outside of the WNBA. Innovative in its player-focused approach, AU Pro Basketball provides an ability for WNBA players to stay in the U.S. during the offseason while also providing playing opportunities for elite pro players not currently on WNBA rosters. Like other Athletes Unlimited leagues, AU Pro Basketball is led by a Player Executive Committee, and players have the opportunity to share in long-term profits of the company.
AU Pro Basketball is part of Athletes Unlimited, which was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023 and features an Advisory Board comprised of an illustrious group of high-profile contributors from the worlds of sports, business and entertainment including basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes, two-time NBA champion and entrepreneur Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman of 35 Ventures; and U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team superstar Abby Wambach, among many others.
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About Athletes Unlimited:
Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience, and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.

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Sydney Colson Joins Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball Broadcast Team as League Debuts Fan-First Broadcast Experience for 2026 Season in Nashville

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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks received two second-round draft picks from the Seattle Storm in exchange for guard Lexie Brown and a third-round pick, the organization announced Friday.
The Sparks obtained the 21st overall pick in April’s draft, along with the Storm’s 2027 second-round pick. In return, Seattle acquired Brown and a 2025 third-round pick (26th overall) from Los Angeles.
Brown spent three seasons in Los Angeles after arriving from Chicago via trade during the 2022 offseason. As a Spark, the guard appeared in 62 games (35 starts) and averaged 8.4 points and 2.5 assists per game. Last season, Brown appeared in 16 contests (eight starts).
“We want to thank Lexie for all she’s done for the Sparks and the Los Angeles community,” Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley said. “She has invested a tremendous amount of her heart and soul. We wish Lexie success as she continues her career in Seattle.”
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS  
Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks are one of three original franchises in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Sparks have won three WNBA Championships (2001, 2002, 2016) and have qualified for the playoffs in 20 of their 28 seasons. The organization is dedicated to ensuring each home game at <a title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!NNi0XacLxHICx3dUMhv7KAV_VcA5abKF5xds1I8_vH1TG6dN6rps3YUfALXjSdH3s0O5w6l5$" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!NNi0XacLxHICx3dUMhv7KAV_VcA5abKF5xds1I8_vH1TG6dN6rps3YUfALXjSdH3s0O5w6l5$">Crypto.com</a> Arena has a championship-level entertainment experience while showcasing the best athletes from around the world on the court.
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As the league recognizes Juneteenth this week, these celebrations are bolstered by WNBA players who continuously celebrate Black and African American freedom, culture, and empowerment through their style. Transforming tunnel outfits into a moment for powerful representation, players support a wide range of Black-owned brands and designers: graphic t-shirts from local, up-and-coming streetwear brands; popular purses or pieces from sporty, nationwide favorites; and bespoke creations from independent designers. 
Although these Black-owned brands are worn by players of all backgrounds, there’s a standout quality when players wear their personal heritage on their sleeves. In celebration of Juneteenth, here’s a round-up of players with an exceptional eye for elevating Black-owned brands:
<div id="attachment_187399" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187399" class="wp-image-187399 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-1.jpg" alt="Kahleah Copper" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-1.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />Kahleah Copper, working with stylists Marc Desir and Vna Gudino, has styled Black-owned brands into loungey, luxe combinations. Copper has paired a “Tupac Tuxedo Shirt” by RHYAN&amp;RHYSE, a couple who specializes in handmade garments, with oversized denim pants from not thompson. She’s also become one of many, many players who use a TELFAR purse for her game-day essentials.</div>
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<div id="attachment_187400" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187400" class="wp-image-187400 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-2.jpg" alt="Arike Ogunbowale" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-2.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-2-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />Dallas Wings player Arike Ogunbowale has maintained a season-to-season loyalty for her favorite Black-owned streetwear brands. Selecting a bold color theme for each outfit, her graphic t-shirts and hoodies from Do Not Disturb by Ferris are mixed with mesh jerseys from PHASE.</div>
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<div id="attachment_187401" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187401" class="wp-image-187401 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-3.jpg" alt="Ogunbowale, Sug Sutton and Alyssa Thomas" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-3.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-3-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />Ogunbowale also joins players like Sug Sutton and Alyssa Thomas, styled by Marisa Ripepi, who find modern, unisex styles from Russell Westbrook’s brand, Honor The Gift. Inspired by Westbrook’s powerful journey with basketball, the brand offers elevated basics and physical representations of Black excellence.</div>
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<div id="attachment_187402" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187402" class="wp-image-187402 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-4.jpg" alt="Michaela Onyenwere and Jordan Horston" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-4.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-4-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />As a proud Nigerian-American player, Michaela Onyenwere found this “Naija Varsity” jacket by Jess For The Culture to share her heritage with an academic twist– extra points for the array of pins on her tie! Jordan Horston wears a similar letterman jacket by SUPA SENSE, a Black artist-owned brand with futuristic references.</div>
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<div id="attachment_187403" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187403" class="wp-image-187403 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-5.jpg" alt="Brianna Turner, Lexie Brown and Sydney Colson" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-5.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-5-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />Celebrating the importance of Black hair and beauty culture, players like Sydney Colson, and stylist Amadi Brooks, bring the salon walls to the tunnel with this set by Sheila Rashid, a Chicago-based designer. Lexie Brown wears a “Cultural Expression Tee” by Fully Loaded in a laid back, streetwear look, and Brianna Turner wears a rare Air Jordan x UNION x Bephies Beauty Supply t-shirt with biker shorts.</div>
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<div id="attachment_187404" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187404" class="wp-image-187404 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-6.jpg" alt="Rickea Jackson and Angel Reese" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-6.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-6-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-6-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />Los Angeles Sparks’ Rickea Jackson wears a signature asymmetrical long sleeve and coordinating Safety Pin pants from Sami Miro Vintage. Inspired by eco-consciousness, the Black female-owned brand also created a “v-cut” hoodie dress worn by Angel Reese.</div>
 
<div id="attachment_187405" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-187405" class="wp-image-187405 size-full" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-7.jpg" alt="DeWanna Bonner and Alysha Clark" width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-7.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-7-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/06/TheWinDesigner-Juneteenth-Spotlight-7-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />Offering Black-owned contemporary designer bags, the latest purse design from Brandon Blackwood was spotted with DeWanna Bonner’s Celtics jersey. Alysha Clark, who works with stylist Kiarra Looks, has been collecting Brandon Blackwood purses for multiple seasons, which range from metal to paisley-printed fabric.</div>
WNBA reporter Kirsten Chen writes a lifestyle &amp; fashion column on WNBA.com throughout the season and can be reached on Twitter through @hotgothwriter. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs

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