#Latest news with #AthletesUnlimitedProBasketballAxios19-02-2025BusinessAxiosAthletes Unlimited turns in record attendance in NashvilleThe Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium has turned in strong attendance so far, organizers say. Why it matters: Nashville is in the running for a WNBA expansion franchise and the community support for women's hoops is an encouraging sign. Athletes Unlimited gives WNBA players and other pros the chance to compete in a unique style of hoops that tracks individual performances as well as team play. By the numbers: A spokesperson for Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball says attendance and the reception from the city has been "by far the best in the four-year history of the tournament." Attendance for the first two weeks is up 137% compared to last year in Dallas. Figures for the second week were particularly strong. Organizers are encouraged that attendance for the second week of play in Nashville grew by 23% compared to the first week. State of play: Robust Community support is part of the Haslam family's sales pitch for a WNBA franchise in Nashville. Former Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy Haslam, want to name the team the Tennessee Summitt in honor of legendary Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Vanderbilt and Middle Tennessee women's hoops also have proud traditions. What we're watching: The WNBA is expected to announce its next expansion team later this year. What's next: The tournament is in week 3 of 4. The next two games take place Wednesday night at 5pm and 7:30pm. Details and tickets here.
Axios19-02-2025BusinessAxiosAthletes Unlimited turns in record attendance in NashvilleThe Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium has turned in strong attendance so far, organizers say. Why it matters: Nashville is in the running for a WNBA expansion franchise and the community support for women's hoops is an encouraging sign. Athletes Unlimited gives WNBA players and other pros the chance to compete in a unique style of hoops that tracks individual performances as well as team play. By the numbers: A spokesperson for Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball says attendance and the reception from the city has been "by far the best in the four-year history of the tournament." Attendance for the first two weeks is up 137% compared to last year in Dallas. Figures for the second week were particularly strong. Organizers are encouraged that attendance for the second week of play in Nashville grew by 23% compared to the first week. State of play: Robust Community support is part of the Haslam family's sales pitch for a WNBA franchise in Nashville. Former Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy Haslam, want to name the team the Tennessee Summitt in honor of legendary Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Vanderbilt and Middle Tennessee women's hoops also have proud traditions. What we're watching: The WNBA is expected to announce its next expansion team later this year. What's next: The tournament is in week 3 of 4. The next two games take place Wednesday night at 5pm and 7:30pm. Details and tickets here.
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