Alysha Clark to play AU Pro Basketball tournament in Nashville

Hometown hero Alysha Clark is returning to Nashville to play in next year's Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium. Why it matters: Clark played high school basketball at Mt. Juliet and collegiately at Middle Tennessee State and Belmont. • Since then, she's become a fixture in the WNBA. During her 12-year career, she has played for three championship teams and won the league's Sixth Player of the Year award. What she's saying: "I'm so excited to be playing back home in front of family and friends where it all started!" Clark said in a press release. "Tennessee has such a rich women's basketball culture and being part of AU in bringing a professional women's league that the fans deserve to experience is also really special." Between the lines: AU Pro Basketball puts a creative spin on the sport, using a fantasy sports-style scoring system that creates a game within a game. The intrigue: In addition to Clark, former Tennessee Lady Vols players Jordan Horston, Isabelle Harrison and Meighan Simmons are confirmed to play in the AU Pro Basketball tournament. • Tickets are on sale now.