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Top WNBA Draft Pick Azzi Fudd to Play in Project B League This Offseason
The Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 overall pick joins established WNBA players in the new 5-on-5 league that runs November to April across multiple continents.
Jun 19, 4:29 PM·1m read3 sources
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Azzi Fudd, the Dallas Wings guard taken first overall in the WNBA draft in April, announced Friday that she will play in Project B this offseason. Fudd joins Awa Fam, the No. 3 pick in the same draft, among the players committed to the league.
Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones, Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Mitchell have also committed. Project B will run from November to April and feature six teams of 11 players each. The league will stage seven two-week tournaments across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Valencia, Spain, and Tokyo have been announced as host cities. Tokyo will hold games from March 25 to April 4. Host Broadcast Services will serve as the league's production partner. According to Project B, women's players will receive larger salaries than those currently offered by the WNBA.
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