ESPN Has a Role for Sheryl Swoopes That Will See Her Join Unrivaled's Rival

We are soon going to see Napheesa Collier and Brianna Stewart’s Unrivaled in action. But we all know Unrivaled is not the only off-season league that we are looking forward to. Soon after the Unrivaled kicks off, we will be looking at the fourth season of Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. And what do they have in store this year?

AU Pro Basketball announced their broadcasters and Sheryl Swoopes happens to be among them. One of the most iconic figures in the history of the sport will be sportscasting under ESPN in the upcoming season. Let’s not forget she was the first ever player to be signed by the WNBA, winning four consecutive championships! Her career with the Houston Comets is widely regarded as one of the most successful WNBA tenures.

The three-time WNBA MVP will be hosting the fourth season of AU Pro Basketball games from the 6th of February. She will be sharing her valuable insights and analysis to further enhance the experience of fans. Swoopes has been involved with Athletes Unlimited (AU) since its inaugural season, which makes this move a natural fit.

This can be seen as a sign of Swoopes’ enduring influence on the sport despite the controversies of the past year. In 2024, her comments on the basketball sensation Caitlin Clark ignited conversations across the basketball world. From discounting Clark’s records to doubting her WNBA debut, Swoopes was in the headlines for her opinions. This even led to the Hall of Famer reportedly getting replaced as a sportscaster in the middle of a game once.



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