Athletes Unlimited Softball League Drafts 17 Star Players
Athletes Unlimited Softball League drafts 17 playe...
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The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has drafted 17 standout collegiate softball players, revealing their selections during a live draft show on ESPN2. Notable picks include NiJaree Canady from Texas Tech as the first overall pick and Karlyn Pickens from Tennessee as the fifth pick.
- 01NiJaree Canady from Texas Tech was the first overall draft pick.
- 02Karlyn Pickens from Tennessee was the fifth overall pick.
- 03The AUSL surprised players with 'golden tickets' leading up to the draft.
- 04The draft featured a total of 17 players selected.
- 05The draft show aired live on ESPN2.
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The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) held its draft on Monday, selecting 17 top collegiate players. The first overall pick was NiJaree Canady, a pitcher from Texas Tech, who was recognized as the 2025 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year. Canady previously led her team to two consecutive World Series appearances. Other notable selections included Karlyn Pickens from Tennessee as the fifth pick and Maya Johnson from Belmont as the third pick. The league surprised players with 'golden tickets' in the weeks leading up to the draft, indicating their selection for the upcoming season. The draft was broadcast live on ESPN2, allowing fans to witness the excitement of the selections.
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The draft elevates the visibility of women's softball and provides opportunities for collegiate athletes to compete professionally.
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