AU Pro Basketball Athlete Causes

The Athlete Causes program provides capital and a fundraising platform for the 2026 AU Pro Basketball athletes to play for the causes they care about most. At the end of each season, Athletes Unlimited, powered by Give Lively and the Give Lively Foundation, makes a grant equal to 100% of the athlete’s end-of-season win bonus to the non-profit of the athlete’s choice.

Your 2026 AU Pro Basketball Cause Captains

New Poll Every Monday, Vote Each Week on Instagram @auprobasketball

Headshot of Aneesah Morrow holding a sign for her Athlete Cause, Books Between Kids Houston

Week 2 Cause Captain

Aneesah Morrow was chosen to speak about her cause: Books Between Kids.

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Headshot of NaLyssa Smith holding a sign for her Athlete Cause, Lupus Foundation of America

Week 1 Cause Captain

Returning 2023 champion NaLyssa Smith was chosen to speak about her cause: The Lupus Foundation of America.

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2026 AU PRO BASKETBALL ATHLETES & THEIR CAUSES

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Zia Cooke, <br>Ladies of Academic & Athletic Excellence</br>
Zia Cooke,
Ladies of Academic & Athletic Excellence

Ladies of Athletic & Academic Excellence is developing young Ladies by planting seeds of thorough unified examples.

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Bree Hall, <br>Back to the Motherland</br>
Bree Hall,
Back to the Motherland

Back to the Motherland is providing access through sports.

Air Hearn,<br>Unified in Community</br>
Air Hearn,
Unified in Community

Unified in Community's mission is where the spirit of sports meets the soul of community.

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Asia Taylor, <br>Legends League Cares</br>
Asia Taylor,
Legends League Cares

Legend League Cares exists to uplift and empower our community by using sports, service, and mentorship to create opportunities for youth and families while giving back through meaningful outreach and impactful community initiatives.

Learn More About Civic Leadership Initiatives

Kia Nurse and Theresa Plaisance smiling in their Causes t-shirt that say

Impact Weeks

Impact Weeks are opportunities for Athletes Unlimited and its athletes to highlight a specific cause, national observance, community partner, or AU initiative.

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Women Who Inspire multi-color display in the AU Pro Basketball stadium

Civic Leadership

Athletes Unlimited’s mission is to develop our athletes as civic leaders and elevate them as role models for the next generation of athletes and fans.

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