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Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball brings 40 world-class athletes to the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, for four weeks of playoff intensity competition. All games will be available to stream for free on the WNBA App!
Players will be drafted to their Week 1 teams on Sunday, February 1, at 1 pm ET.
Check out a rundown of WNBA players participating in this year’s AU action!
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<h2>The Veterans</h2>
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Tina Charles, league leader in FGM and rebounds, highlights the veteran WNBA presence on the 2026 AU roster. Alysha Clark, Odyssey Sims, and Bria Hartley also each bring over 10 years of W experience to the roster. Nine-year veteran Aerial Powers, along with eight-year vets Ariel Atkins, Lexie Brown, and Kiah Stokes, are set to hit the floor as well. Emma Cannon, Isabelle Harrison, and Kia Nurse bring seven years of league experience, alongside six-year veterans Shey Peddy and Brianna Turner.
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<h2>The Next Generation</h2>
<div id="attachment_205831" style="width: 970px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-205831" class="wp-image-205831" src="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-scaled.jpg" alt="Te-Hina Paopao #2 of the Atlanta Dream smiles during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 29, 2025 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2026/01/GettyImages-2232055092-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />Te-Hina Paopao #2 of the Atlanta Dream</div>
The 2025 WNBA Draft class highlights the wave of next-generation players set to hit the floor for 2026 AU action, including Aneesah Morrow, Te-Hina Paopao, Aaliyah Nye, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Kaitlyn Chen, and Bree Hall. Two-year veterans Jacy Sheldon and Jaylyn Sherrod are also on the roster alongside Zia Cooke and Grace Berger, who are both finishing up their respective third-year campaigns. NaLyssa Smith, Natasha Mack and Kierstan Bell round out the next generation on the roster, with four years of WNBA experience.
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The AU Pro Basketball season tips off Wednesday, February 4. Stream all games for FREE on the WNBA App!

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2026 Athletes Unlimited: The W Roster

WNBA App

– 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

Game Preview/Recap

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Game Recap: Dream vs. Sun (9/10/25)

Awards

NEW YORK, September 10, 2025 – The WNBA today announced Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles has been named the recipient of the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to service, social justice, and creating lasting impact in the communities she serves.
Named for WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Dawn Staley, the award honors a current WNBA player who best exemplifies the characteristics of a leader in the community where they work or live. The award’s recipient embodies Staley’s spirit, leadership, charitable efforts, love for the game, and inspirational presence in their community.
This marks the second time Charles has earned the award – first in 2012 as a rising star, and now as a veteran leader whose impact and dedication have only deepened over time.
This year, Charles will reach a powerful milestone in her community work, placing the 500th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) through her Hopey’s Heart Foundation. What began as a personal mission has grown into a life-saving legacy, fueled by her determination to ensure schools, recreation centers, and communities across the country have access to critical resources. Charles founded the Hopey’s Heart Foundation in 2013 in honor of her late aunt, Maureen “Hopey” Vaz, to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and provide AEDs to organizations in need.
Hopey’s Heart remains a family-run foundation, with Charles and her loved ones dedicating countless hours to outreach, research, education, and fundraising. This year, Yale New Haven Health pledged $20,000 to support AED distribution, enabling the foundation to reach the 500-device milestone.
Charles has also engaged fans through team-based initiatives, including a rebounding challenge that allowed supporters to pledge donations tied to her on-court performance. Beyond fundraising, she has been a visible ambassador for heart health, speaking at community events, health fairs, and awareness campaigns such as the American Heart Health Month.
“In every aspect of her game and character, Tina stands as a representation of the ideals and spirit of the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “Throughout her remarkable career, Tina has consistently used her platform to raise awareness and drive meaningful change. Her dedication to service, advocacy, and giving back to the community reflects the values that define our league. Tina continues to build a legacy that will inspire generations to come.”
Charles’ impact extends beyond Hopey’s Heart. In 2012, she personally funded the construction of a school in Mali, opening educational opportunities for hundreds of children. In New York City, Charles launched Hopey’s Week, a series of sports safety clinics focused on concussion prevention and injury awareness. She has also been a vocal advocate for racial and social justice, using her platform to elevate community voices and push for systemic change.
“Tina Charles exemplifies what it means to be a leader both on and off the court. We are thrilled to recognize her tireless efforts beyond the game over the course of her career, creating a profound and permanent impact within the entire sports community,” said Dawn Staley. “This award signifies the lasting legacy that leadership leaves behind. Tina embodies the values and hard work that continue to inspire her teammates, fellow athletes, fans, and members of her community.”
“Through my mother at a young age, I learned the importance of being a servant unto others, and receiving the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award is truly special for me — especially for Hopey’s Heart Foundation to receive this honor through its work in raising awareness for sudden cardiac arrest,” said Tina Charles. “I started the foundation in April of 2013 and never thought its impact would cast as wide as it has. I’m thankful to everyone who has supported the foundation along the way. Thank you.”
A designated committee selected Charles as the winner of the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award. The WNBA will make a $10,000 donation to Charles’ charitable foundation, Hopey’s Heart Foundation.
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Connecticut Sun's Tina Charles Earns Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

Power Rankings

With only four days remaining in the regular season, this is our final power rankings of the 2025 campaign.
Over the past week, the playoff picture has continued to come into focus, with seven of the eight spots secured. However, the final 11 games on the regular-season schedule will be important to deciding seeding as well as the final playoff berth.
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Who’s In: Lynx, Aces, Dream, Mercury, Liberty, Valkyries, Fever</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Who’s Out: Mystics, Sun, Sky, Wings</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Who’s In The Mix: Storm, Sparks</li>
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As the regular season wraps and the playoffs draw near, we take a look at each team’s season as a whole and how we got to this final snapshot of the league rankings.
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✅ Who’s In: Clinched Playoff Berth
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1. Minnesota Lynx (33-9)
Last Week: 1 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. at IND, Thur. vs. GSV
The Lynx are 33-9 with two games to play, meaning they are guaranteed to finish with a win percentage of at least .750 (33-11). Why is that significant? All six times the Lynx have finished the regular season with a win percentage of .750 or better they have gone on to make the WNBA Finals (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2024). Can Napheesa Collier and Co. make it seven-for-seven as they enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed?
2. Las Vegas Aces (28-14)
Last Week: 2 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. vs. CHI, Thur. at LAS
A search for the phrase “peaking at the right time” should show A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces as the top results. The Aces enter their final two games of the regular season looking to extend a franchise-record 14-game win streak that has vaulted them to No. 2 in the standings – via a tiebreaker over the Atlanta (3-0 season series lead) – and looking as dangerous as any team entering the postseason.
3. Atlanta Dream (28-14)
Last Week: 3 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Mon. vs. CON, Wed. at CON
Riding a four-game win streak, Atlanta closes the regular season with a home-and-home with Connecticut. Sweeping those two games would see the Dream finish 30-14, cementing the best regular season (.681 win percentage) in franchise history – surpassing the 23-11 (.676) by the 2018 squad and doubling last season’s win total (15-25). The next challenge is the postseason, where Atlanta looks to win a series for the first time since 2016.
4. Phoenix Mercury (27-15)
Last Week: 4 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. vs. LAS, Thur. at DAL
The Mercury completely overhauled their roster last offseason – returning only two players from the 2024 squad. The culmination of those moves is a squad that has locked up home-court advantage in the opening round (PHX holds tiebreaker over NY) and is two wins away from matching the franchise record for wins in a season (29 in 2014) with two games to play. Prior to this season, Phoenix has won 23 or more games three times in a season – they won the Finals all three times.
5. New York Liberty (25-17)
Last Week: 5 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. vs. WAS, Thur. at CHI
The Liberty will open their title defense on the road as they are locked into the 5-seed – New York does not have tiebreaker over only team they can catch (1-3 vs. Phoenix), but does hold the tiebreaker over the only team that can match them (3-1 vs. Golden State). But a key question entering their championship defense is health. Breanna Stewart has averaged a team-high 17.6 ppg, 6.4 reb and 1.4 bpg in five games since returning from a knee injury. However, Sabrina Ionescu has missed the past four games (toe) and Nyara Sabally has not played since mid-July (knee). 
6. Golden State Valkyries (23-19)
Last Week: 6 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. at SEA, Thur. at MIN
The Valkyries made history with Thursday’s win over Dallas, becoming the first expansion team to clinch a playoff berth in their inaugural season. Although a loss to the Lynx on Saturday snapped a five-game win streak, Golden State is guaranteed a winning record in its debut season – setting a foundation to build upon in the years to come as well as the present in the Valkyries’s first postseason.
7. Indiana Fever (23-20)
Last Week: 8 ⬆️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. vs. MIN
On Thursday, Caitlin Clark announced that she would miss the remainder of the season after being limited to 13 games in her sophomore season. However, three days later, the Fever defeated the Mystics to clinch a playoff berth for the second straight year following a seven-season playoff drought. Indiana has overcome multiple injuries – particularly in their backcourt –to not only stay in the playoff hunt, but lock up a top-seven finish.
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👀 In The Hunt: Two Teams Competing For One Spot
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8. Seattle Storm (22-21)
Last Week: 7 ⬇️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. vs. GSV
The Storm have a magic number of one with one game remaining in the regular season, meaning one Storm win or one Sparks loss will clinch a playoff berth for Seattle. With a veteran-laden roster led by Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, this team has been built to make a playoff run now, but may need to do so from the 8-seed. At the All-Star break, the Storm (14-9) were in fourth place, but an 8-12 run post All-Star has dropped them into a battle for the final playoff spot.
9. Los Angeles Sparks (20-22)
Last Week: 9 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. at PHX, Thur. vs. LVA
L.A. must win its final two games (at Phoenix, vs. red-hot Vegas) and have Seattle lose its regular-season finale (vs. Golden State) in order to secure the final playoff spot. While the Sparks may fall short of reaching the postseason for the first time since 2020, they have already made a 12-win improvement over last season when they won a franchise-low eight games. That’s the season’s second-highest wins leap behind only Atlanta’s 13-win jump from 2024 to 2025.
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🚫 Who’s Out: Eliminated From Playoffs
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10. Washington Mystics (16-27)
Last Week: 10 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. at NYL
After an offseason of change – Elena Delle Donne retired, Ariel Atkins traded, new head coach and general manager and three top-six picks in the 2025 Draft – the Mystics exceeded projections early in the season, entering the All-Star break in seventh place at .500 (11-11) – sending Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen to Indy as the league’s first All-Star rookie teammates since 1999. However, after trading leading scorer Brittney Sykes to Seattle at the deadline for more future assets, the Mystics have gone 5-16 since the break to fall out of the playoff picture.
11. Connecticut Sun (11-31)
Last Week: 11 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Mon. at ATL, Wed. vs. ATL
The Sun knocked on the championship door for eight straight seasons from 2017-2024 – racking up a league-high 181 regular-season wins during that span, but never breaking through to win the franchise’s first championship. The core of that team was broken up in the offseason as the Sun began a rebuild. With a new-look roster featuring five rookies, the Sun struggled early, entering the All-Star break at 3-19. However, they have gone 8-12 since the break thanks to key contributions from veterans Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles and the development of their young talent.
12. Chicago Sky (10-32)
Last Week: 12 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Tue. at LVA, Thur. vs. NYL
The Sky will cap off a challenging season with a challenging final two games, facing two teams that won the past three WNBA titles – Las Vegas (2022 &amp; 2023 champs) and New York (2024 champs) to conclude the 2025 campaign. Chicago struggled with consistency (they won consecutive games only two times all year) and offensive production (currently last at 75.9 points per game). Key injuries to Courtney Vandersloot (torn ACL after seven games) and Angel Reese (Sky went 1-9 in her 10 games missed with a back injury) played a key role as Chicago has its fewest wins since its inaugural season in 2006.
13. Dallas Wings (9-34)
Last Week: 13 ↔️
Remaining Schedule: Thur. vs. PHX
The Wings close out their season on Thursday against the Mercury looking to snap a 10-game losing streak and earn their 10th win of the season. Dallas’ season has featured a mix of highs and lows. No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers has shined, ranked in the top eight in the league in scoring (5th, 19.1), assists (8th, 5.3), steals (5th, 1.6) and minutes (4th, 33.4). However, the team struggled on defense (last in points allowed at 88.3 per game) and through injuries (only three players have appeared in 30+ games). Outside of a seven-game stretch from June 17-July 3 when the Wings went 5-2 with wins over three playoff teams, Dallas has gone 4-32 while enduring five losing streaks of 4+ games.

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2025 WNBA Power Rankings: Week 14

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Top Plays of the Day, 09/06/2025

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Game Recap: Mercury vs. Sun (9/6/25)

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Tina Charles with 22 Points vs. Phoenix Mercury

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Tina Charles Posts 22 points & 11 rebounds vs. Phoenix Mercury

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Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury - Game Highlights

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Tina Charles

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
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<li>2010: Selected 1st overall in the 2010 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun</li>
<li>2014: Traded to the New York Liberty via a sign-and-trade prior to the 2014 season.</li>
<li>2018: Re-signed with the New York Liberty (cored).</li>
<li>2019: Re-signed with the New York Liberty (cored).</li>
<li>2020: Traded to the Washington Mystics via a sign-and-trade prior to the 2020 season.</li>
<li>2021: Re-signed with the Washington Mystics on a one-year deal.</li>
<li>2022: Signed with Phoenix Mercury as a free agent on a one-year deal prior to the 2022 season. On June 25, Charles and the Mercury agreed to a contract divorce and Charles was waived by the team. On June 28, Charles signed with the Seattle Storm.</li>
<li>2024: Signed with the Atlanta Dream as a free agent on a one-year deal prior to the 2024 season.</li>
<li>2025: Signed with the Connecticut Sun as a free agent on a one-year deal prior to the 2025 season.</li>
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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<li>2012 WNBA Most Valuable Player</li>
<li>2010 WNBA Rookie of the Year (unanimous selection)</li>
<li>8x WNBA All-Star (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)</li>
<li>5x All-WNBA First Team member (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017)</li>
<li>4x All-WNBA Second Team member (2010, 2013, 2014, 2021)</li>
<li>WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2017)</li>
<li>3x WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011, 2012, 2015)</li>
<li>WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010)</li>
<li>WNBA’s All-Time Leading Rebounder and 2nd All-Time Leading Scorer (entering 2025 season)</li>
<li>Has led the league in rebounding during four seasons (2010-2012, 2016) and scoring two times (2016, 2021) during her career.</li>
<li>3x Olympic Gold Medalist (2012, 2016, 2020)</li>
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2025 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:
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<li>Appeared in 43 regular season games for the Sun, staring in 42.</li>
<li>Averaged 16.3 points (team-high), 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks per game.</li>
<li>Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week- 8/18-8/24</li>
<li>Shot a career-high 85.7% from the free-throw line.</li>
<li>Set a new Connecticut Sun franchise single season scoring record with 700 points in 2025.</li>
<li>Led or co-led the Sun in scoring 21 times, rebounding 15 times and FGM 23 times.</li>
<li>Notched 15 20+ point games, 35 10+ point games and seven double-doubles.</li>
<li>Hit 8,000 career points on July 11 against Seattle.</li>
<li>Hit 1,000 career assists on July 28 against Seattle.</li>
<li>Moved into first all-time in FGM and offensive rebounds in WNBA history.</li>
<li>Moved into first all-time in double-doubles in Sun history.</li>
<li>Moved into 10th all-time in games played in WNBA history.</li>
<li>Scored a season-high 29 points against Seattle on July 9.</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds on two occasions- July 9 against Seattle and July 15 against Indiana.</li>
<li>Finished a +39 against Golden State on July 27, the highest +/- for a player who did not play more than 19 minutes in a game in league history.</li>
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2024 SEASON WITH ATLANTA:
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<li>Appeared and started in 39 regular season games for the Dream.</li>
<li>Averaged 14.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.</li>
<li>Moved into first all-time in rebounds (4,014) and second all-time in scoring (7,698) in league history.</li>
<li>Finished in double-figure scoring in 34 regular season games and tallied 21 double-doubles- the third most in the WNBA and a new franchise single-season record for the Dream.</li>
<li>Set a new Dream franchise record for rebounds in a single season (374).</li>
<li>Tallied a season-high 28 points against Indiana on August 26.</li>
<li>Tied her career-high with 10 assists against Seattle on August 28.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in two postseason contests for the Dream.</li>
<li>Averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game during the playoffs.</li>
</ul>
2022 SEASON WITH PHOENIX AND SEATTLE:
<ul>
<li>Appeared and started in 16 regular season contests for the Mercury in 2022, averaging 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.</li>
<li>On June 25, Charles and the Mercury agreed to a contract divorce and Charles was waived by the team. On June 28, Charles signed with the Seattle Storm.</li>
<li>Appeared in 18 regular season contests for the Storm, starting in 10. Averaged 12.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the Storm during the regular season.</li>
<li>Scored her 7,000 career-point on July 24 against Atlanta (with Seattle).</li>
<li>Tallied a season-high 29 points against Indiana on June 15 (with Phoenix).</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds against Atlanta on July 24 (with Seattle).</li>
<li>Tied her career-high with five made three-point field goals on June 14 against Washington (with Phoenix).</li>
<li>Appeared and started in six postseason contests for the Storm.</li>
<li>Averaged 11.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game during the playoffs.</li>
<li>Recorded a postseason career-high 18 rebounds against Las Vegas on August 28.</li>
</ul>
2021 SEASON WITH WASHINGTON:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA Second Team</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 27 regular season contests for the Mystics.</li>
<li>Averaged a career-best and WNBA-best 23.4 points, along with 9.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.</li>
<li>Tallied a season-high 34 points on three occasions (5/21 vs. NYL, 6/22 vs. SEA and 7/10 vs. CHI).</li>
<li>Scored her 6,000 career-point on May 18 against Phoenix.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 19 occasions and finished with 10+ rebounds on 11 occasions.</li>
<li>Set a new career-high with five made three-point field goals against Seattle on June 22</li>
<li>Set a new Washington Mystics franchise record for points (631) and points per game (23.4) in a single season.</li>
</ul>
2020 SEASON WITH WASHINGTON:
<ul>
<li>Did not participate in the 2020 season. Medically excused from playing due to asthma and the Coronavirus pandemic.</li>
</ul>
2019 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 33 regular season contests for the Liberty.</li>
<li>Averaged 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks per game.</li>
<li>Logged a season-high 32 points in the season opener against Indiana on May 24.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 14 occasions and 10+ rebounds on nine occasions.</li>
<li>Led the team averages in scoring, rebounding, field goals made (6.7), field goals attempted (17.2) and minute played (31.1).</li>
</ul>
2018 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>Averaged 19.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.7assists per game during the regular season.</li>
<li>Led the team averages in scoring, rebounding, field goals made (8.0), field goals attempted (16.8) and minutes played (33.0).</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 17 occasions and 10+ rebounds on seven occasions.</li>
<li>Tallied a season-high 34 points against Dallas on May 29.</li>
<li>Scored her 5,000th career-point on June 22 against Las Vegas.</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds against Minnesota on July 24.</li>
<li>Had three blocks on four occasions.</li>
<li>Finished in double figures scoring in all but two regular season contests.</li>
</ul>
2017 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA First Team member</li>
<li>WNBA All-Defensive First Team member</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Liberty.</li>
<li>Averaged 19.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game during the regular season.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points 19 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 12 occasions during the regular season.</li>
<li>Notched a career-high 36 points against Dallas on June 2.</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds against Chicago on July 14.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in one postseason contest for the Liberty against the Washington Mystics, tallying 18 points, six rebounds and one assist.</li>
</ul>
2016 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA First Team member</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 32 regular season contests for the Liberty.</li>
<li>Averaged 21.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.</li>
<li>Joined Chamique Holdsclaw (2002) and Lauren Jackson (2007) as the only players in WNBA history to lead the league in scoring and rebounding in a single season.</li>
<li>Scored her 4,000th career-point against Phoenix on September 3.</li>
<li>Recorded a season-high 32 points against Connecticut on June 16.</li>
<li>Grabbed a career-high seven steals against Atlanta on May 24.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 21 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 19 occasions during the regular season.</li>
<li>Finished in double figures scoring in all but one regular season game.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in one postseason contest for Liberty against the Phoenix Mercury, tallying 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists and one steal.</li>
</ul>
2015 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA First Team member</li>
<li>WNBA All-Defensive Second Team member</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Liberty.</li>
<li>Averaged 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game during the regular season.</li>
<li>Scored her 3,000th career-point against Washington on July 9.</li>
<li>Logged a season-high 31 points against Connecticut on August 14.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on nine occasions, 10+ points on 29 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 12 occasions during the regular season.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in six postseason contests for the Liberty.</li>
<li>Averaged 20.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game during the playoffs.</li>
</ul>
2014 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA Second Team member</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Liberty.</li>
<li>Averaged 17.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game during the regular season.</li>
<li>Tallied a season-high 32 points against Minnesota on July 6.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+points on 13 occasions, 10+ points on 28 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 17 occasions.</li>
<li>Dished out a season-high six assists on two occasions (6/13 vs. CON and 6/20 vs. ATL).</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high seven offensive rebounds against Minnesota on May 24.</li>
</ul>
2013 SEASON WITH NEW YORK:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA Second Team member</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 29 regular season contests for the Sun.</li>
<li>Averaged 17.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.</li>
<li>Notched a season-high 30 points against Indiana on June 12.</li>
<li>Grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds against Atlanta on July 24.</li>
<li>Scored her 2,000th career-point against San Antonio on July 20.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 11 occasions, 10+ points on 25 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 19 occasions.</li>
<li>Set a new career-highs with 19 free-throws made and 24 free-throws attempted on June 29 against Phoenix.</li>
</ul>
2012 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:
<ul>
<li>WNBA Most Valuable Player</li>
<li>All-WNBA First Team member</li>
<li>WNBA All-Defensive Second Team member</li>
<li>Led the WNBA in rebounds per game during the regular season (10.5 rpg).</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 33 regular season contests for the Sun.</li>
<li>Averaged 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks per game.</li>
<li>Logged a season-high 30 points on June 3 against Washington.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 14 occasions, 10+ points on 31 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 19 occasions.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in five postseason contests for the Sun.</li>
<li>Averaged 18.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.</li>
</ul>
2011 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:
<ul>
<li>WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>All-WNBA First Team member</li>
<li>WNBA All-Defensive Second Team member</li>
<li>Led the WNBA in rebounds per game during the regular season (11.0 rpg).</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Sun.</li>
<li>Averaged 17.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.</li>
<li>Scored her 1,000th career-point on August 21 against Atlanta. Became the fastest player in Sun history to achieve 1,000 points in a Sun uniform (61 games).</li>
<li>Logged a season-high 31 points on June 19 against Chicago.</li>
<li>Grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds on June 28 against Los Angeles.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on 12 occasions, 10+ points on 31 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 23 occasions.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in two postseason contests for the Sun.</li>
<li>Averaged 12.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game during the playoffs.</li>
</ul>
2010 SEASON WITH CONNECTICUT:
<ul>
<li>WNBA Rookie of the Year (unanimous selection)</li>
<li>All-WNBA Second Team member</li>
<li>WNBA All-Rookie Team</li>
<li>Led the WNBA in rebounds per game during the regular season (11.7 rpg).</li>
<li>Appeared and started in 34 regular season contests for the Sun.</li>
<li>Averaged 15.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 blocks per game.</li>
<li>Logged a season-high 27 points on July 7 against Atlanta.</li>
<li>Grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds on June 25 against Phoenix.</li>
<li>Tallied a season-high nine offensive rebounds on August 3 against Minnesota.</li>
<li>Finished with 20+ points on eight occasions, 10+ points on 30 occasions and 10+ rebounds on 23 occasions.</li>
<li>Holds the Sun rookie franchise record for points (528), rebounds (398), field goals made (206), free throws made (116) and double-doubles (22) in a single season.</li>
</ul>
OVERSEAS CAREER:
<ul>
<li>2011-12: Galatasaray Medical Park</li>
<li>2012-2014: Wisla Can-Pack Krakow</li>
<li>2014-2015: Fenerbahce</li>
<li>2015-2016: Xinjiang Magic Deer</li>
<li>2016-2018: Sichuan Whales</li>
<li>2019: Beijing Great Wall</li>
<li>2023-2024: Hebei Win Power</li>
<li>2024-2025: Fenerbahce</li>
</ul>
COLLEGE CAREER:
<ul>
<li>Played four seasons for the University of Connecticut (2006-2010).</li>
<li>2x NCAA National Champion (2009, 2010)</li>
<li>NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2009)</li>
<li>AP Player of the Year (2010)</li>
<li>John R. Wooden Award (2010)</li>
<li>Naismith College Player of the Year (2010)</li>
<li>USBWA National Player of the Year (2010)</li>
<li>Big East Player of the Year (2010)</li>
<li>First-team All-American- AP (2010)</li>
<li>All-American- USBWA (2010)</li>
<li>Second-team All-American- AP (2009)</li>
<li>Third-team All-American- AP (2008)</li>
<li>3x First-team All-Big East (2008-2010)</li>
<li>USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2007)</li>
<li>Big East Freshman of the Year (2007)</li>
<li>Big East All-Freshman of the Year (2007)</li>
</ul>

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