Exclusive: Azzi Fudd joins Project B, the international league chasing a billion-dollar opportunity in global basketball
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd has joined Project B for the upcoming offseason. She chose this global league instead of Unrivaled. Other professional players are also joining the venture.
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New reports identify Kelsey Mitchell, Alyssa Thomas, and Sophie Cunningham as additional players joining the league.
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Azzi Fudd Signs With Project B Global Basketball League
confidence 90%Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd has joined Project B for the upcoming offseason. She chose this global league instead of Unrivaled. Other professional players are also joining the venture.
What's confirmed:
- Azzi Fudd signed with Project B for her basketball offseason.
- Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled.
Still unconfirmed:
- Kelsey Mitchell, Alyssa Thomas, and Sophie Cunningham will join the new league.
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Azzi Fudd Signs With Global Basketball League Project B
confidence 90%Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd will play for Project B during the offseason, bypassing Unrivaled. The league plans to run its first season from December through April 2027. Fudd, the 2026 No. 1 draft pick, aims to gain international experience.
What's confirmed:
- Azzi Fudd will play for Project B during the offseason.
- Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled.
- Fudd was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
- Project B is an international league.
- Fudd plays for the Dallas Wings.
Still unconfirmed:
- Project B plans to launch its first season from December through April 2027.
- Project B could compete with the NBA.
- Fudd is 23 years old.
- Fudd told Fortune she wants to broaden her experience and go outside of just America.
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Azzi Fudd Joins Project B Basketball League
confidence 90%Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd will play for Project B during the offseason. She chose the global league over Unrivaled. Project B is an international league targeting a billion-dollar opportunity.
What's confirmed:
- Azzi Fudd is joining the international basketball league Project B.
- Fudd is a rookie for the Dallas Wings.
- Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled for the offseason.
Still unconfirmed:
- Project B is chasing a billion-dollar opportunity in global basketball.
- Azzi Fudd was the WNBA's most recent No. 1 overall pick.