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A new venture called Project B is assembling a board of accomplished women to challenge traditional economic structures in women's basketball, emphasizing player ownership and compensation while highlighting a broader shift toward inclusive leadership in sports.
Azzi Fudd becomes the latest high‑profile WNBA player to join the newly announced Project B, a 2027 global league that promises six‑figure salaries and worldwide streaming, joining a wave of stars seeking alternative competition.
Project B, a worldwide women's basketball circuit, has confirmed that WNBA No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd will join its inaugural season, highlighting a roster stacked with star players and a broadcast partnership with YouTube.
Azzi Fudd, the top 2026 draft pick, has signed with the newly launched international basketball league Project B, joining a roster of WNBA stars in a venture backed by tech veterans and LeBron James' partner, aiming for a global schedule that blends sport with business equity.
Project B has appointed Host Broadcast Services (HBS) to oversee all broadcast production for its worldwide basketball competition, which will stream live on YouTube. Executives from both companies highlighted the strategic importance of the deal.
A new global offseason basketball league, Project B, is set to launch in November 2026, streaming live on YouTube under the production of Host Broadcast Services, and will showcase a groundbreaking Formula 1‑style model for both women and men, with Tokyo as its first host city.