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RandySF

(73,245 posts)
Wed Feb 19, 2025, 02:10 PM Feb 19

Athletes Unlimited turns in record attendance in Nashville

The 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.




https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/02/19/athletes-unlimited-turns-in-record-attendance-in-nashville

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Athletes Unlimited turns in record attendance in Nashville (Original Post) RandySF Feb 19 OP
They still didn't give them one though Jilly_in_VA Feb 19 #1
Nashville would be perfect. RandySF Feb 19 #2
Of course it would Jilly_in_VA Feb 19 #3
It's the "Vegas of the East" RandySF Feb 19 #4
Tell it to the WNBA Jilly_in_VA Feb 19 #5

Jilly_in_VA

(11,750 posts)
3. Of course it would
Wed Feb 19, 2025, 03:01 PM
Feb 19

I've said that for years. But the PTB either haven't been there, or don't understand the draw of women's basketball in Tennessee.

RandySF

(73,245 posts)
4. It's the "Vegas of the East"
Wed Feb 19, 2025, 03:05 PM
Feb 19

Lots of people go there for bachelorette parties. Significant LGBT community. Several sports franchises established. Traffic (LOL).

Jilly_in_VA

(11,750 posts)
5. Tell it to the WNBA
Wed Feb 19, 2025, 05:50 PM
Feb 19

and apparently the NBA, which controls where they put the teams. *cosmic sigh*

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