Athletes Unlimited was founded by Jonathan Soros and Jon Patricof.[3] There are no team owners, and league investors are capping their returns. Athletes share in the league profits, and are involved in the daily decision making.[4][5]
The format in which teams are redrafted each week allows athletes to accumulate points for both individual and team performances, culminating with one individual winner. [6]
The first season of AU Pro Basketball featured 44 players competing in a five-week season from January 26 through February 26, 2022 and took place in Las Vegas.
The second season was played in Dallas, Texas and ran from February 22 to March 26, 2023.[7]