Azzi Fudd chooses to play for Project B over Unrivaled in offseason

Key Points:

• Azzi Fudd, a rookie with the Dallas Wings and former UConn national champion, has signed with Project B, a new global basketball league set to launch its first season from December 2026 to April 2027, marking a major signing for the league.
• Project B, founded in 2023 by former WNBA star Alana Beard and tech executives, will feature six teams competing in tournaments across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with games streamed globally through a partnership with Host Broadcast Services.
• The league aims to offer salaries exceeding $1 million, positioning itself competitively alongside the WNBA, which recently established a historic collective bargaining agreement with similar salary milestones.
• Fudd joins a roster of notable WNBA players including Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, and Jewell Loyd, reflecting Project B’s strategy to balance superstars, role players, and emerging talent.
• Previously linked with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, Fudd’s move to Project B highlights the growing opportunities for women’s professional basketball players globally, supported by high-profile investors like Candace Parker and Novak Djokovic.