Blaze Selects Karlyn Pickens with the No. 1 Overall Pick in the 2026 AUSL College Draft

May 4, 2026 - North Carolina is calling Karlyn Pickens' home. The Carolina Blaze selected the standout Tennessee pitcher with the No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) College Draft. Pickens is a native of Weaverville, N.C., just under four hours from the team's home field in Durham. "Our staff believes Karlyn is the whole package," Blaze General Manager Dana Sorenson said. "She is an ultimate competitor, and we feel that four years pitching in the SEC has given her the best preparation for the pro... Full Story

Volts Select Local Stars Canady, Goode in AUSL College Draft

May 4, 2026 - The Texas Volts used their selections in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft to bring in one of the most decorated pitchers in the college game and a versatile infielder. With their top pick, General Manager Cat Osterman selected NiJaree Canady, a dominant right-handed pitcher out of Texas Tech. The Volts also added infield depth with Leighann Goode. Round 1, Pick 2: NiJaree Canady, Right-Handed Pitcher, Texas Tech Canady is one of the most accomplished pitchers in the current college game. She wa... Full Story

OKC Spark Select Johnson, Goold, Harper at AUSL College Draft

May 4, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark built strength in the circle and added a versatile bat during the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft. With their picks, General Manager Kirk Walker selected Maya Johnson, Peja Goold, and Amari Harper. Round 1, Pick 3: Maya Johnson, Left-Handed Pitcher, Belmont Johnson is a high-level left-handed option in the circle. The Belmont standout became the first mid-major player to receive an AUSL Golden Ticket. She has put together a dominant 2026 season, highlighted by a perfect ... Full Story

Bandits Add Defensive Depth at 2026 AUSL College Draft

May 4, 2026 - The Chicago Bandits utilized their first pick of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) College Draft to add depth to their catchers. With the fifth overall pick, General Manager Jenny Dalton-Hill selected Jocelyn Erickson, a two-time Rawlings Gold Glove winner out of Florida. They also added defensive depth with infielders Taryn Kern and Ailana Agbayani with their 11th and 13th picks, respectively. Round 1, Pick 5: Jocelyn Erickson, Catcher, Florida Adding another catcher to the roster was a priority for t... Full Story

• Blaze Selects Karlyn Pickens with the No. 1 Overall Pick in the 2026 AUSL College Draft - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) May 4
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• OKC Spark Select Johnson, Goold, Harper at AUSL College Draft - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) May 4
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