Azzi Fudd Joins Globe-Trotting Project B, Chasing Her Dream of Playing Abroad
The league offers equity and a global stage as it recruits established stars and plans six-city grand prix-style games.
- On Friday, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd announced she will play for Project B this offseason, bypassing the domestic 3-on-3 league Unrivaled. Fudd, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, is the league's most prominent signing.
- Founded by tech executives Grady Burnett and Geoff Prentice, Project B aims to build a global basketball league offering players equity in the business. Burnett describes the strategy as "extending the careers of established players" from the NBA.
- Fudd, an All-American former UConn star, brings over 800,000 social media followers and a $500,000 salary to the venture. "Basketball has always been global to me," she said, explaining her appeal to international play.
- Plans call for 66 players across 11 teams competing in seven two-week tournaments throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Tokyo and Valencia, Spain, are confirmed host cities for the "grand prix-style" basketball events.
- Chief Basketball Officer Alana Beard called Fudd's signing "significant," joining established stars Nneka Ogwumike and Jewell Loyd. The league plans to debut its tournament play in December, positioning itself as a major offseason alternative.
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Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing
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Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad
Azzi Fudd has announced she will play in Project B this offseason. The No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft this year made the announcement on social media Friday.
Exclusive: Azzi Fudd joins Project B, the international league chasing a billion-dollar opportunity in global basketball
For years, WNBA players played abroad during their off-season as a way to supplement their low salaries. The need to compete year-round was viewed as a downside in the sport, requiring players to spend their time in overseas markets and push their bodies, and limiting their ability to build strong personal brands and gain sponsorship opportunities in the U.S. year-round. Today, the calculation has changed. The latest example is Azzi Fudd, the No…
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