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Related: About this forumAthletes 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

Jilly_in_VA
(11,750 posts)apparently they prefer Cleveland, of all places!
RandySF
(73,245 posts)Jilly_in_VA
(11,750 posts)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)Lots of people go there for bachelorette parties. Significant LGBT community. Several sports franchises established. Traffic (LOL).
Jilly_in_VA
(11,750 posts)and apparently the NBA, which controls where they put the teams. *cosmic sigh*