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Sky Fan's Quick Guide to Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball
Aug 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins (7) brings the ball up court against the Atlanta Dream during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Just as Unrivaled starts to kick into second gear, another offseason league will see its fifth season officially tip off in February. Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball announced its final 40-player roster and coaching staff last week, which included an even 20/20 split between newbies and returning veterans. A number of notable WNBA faces will take part in the Nashville-based league along with a handful of WNBA rookies. Chaz Franklin, a former Director of Player Development for the Chicago Sky, will join the league's basketball coaching staff. What is Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball? And who will represent the Sky's 2025 roster in the latest edition of offseason hoops? AU Pro Basketball, one of three AU leagues, features changing weekly rosters and a point scoring system that ultimately determines its individual winner. Athletes can earn or lose league points through their team's play (win points), their own play (individual stats) and whether they are voted one of the game's MVPs by players and fans. For

This article first appeared on Chicago Sky On SI and was syndicated with permission.

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