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Igor Kokoskov named head of player development for Project B basketball league

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:29 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Igor Kokoskov named head of player development for Project B basketball league

Summary

Igor Kokoskov has been appointed head of player development for the new basketball league Project B, which plans to launch in January 2027. Kokoskov, known for his tenure as head coach of the Phoenix Suns, joins other notable hires, including former Atlanta Hawks GM Landry Fields. Project B aims to feature six teams and will conduct its competitions across Europe and Asia, with Valencia, Spain, and Tokyo announced as host cities. The league has begun establishing its women's circuit, with participation from approximately a dozen players confirmed to date.

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Key Details

•Project B set to debut in January 2027.
•Kokoskov was previously head coach of the Phoenix Suns.
•The league will consist of six teams with 11 players each.
•Valencia and Tokyo confirmed as initial host cities.
•Women's circuit participation includes about a dozen athletes.

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1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Igor Kokoskov joins new basketball league Project B as head of player development

What they're saying

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Longtime NBA assistant Igor Kokoskov has joined the startup men's and women's basketball league Project B as its head of player development, the organization announced Thursday. Kokoskov, who coached the Phoenix Suns in 2018, is the league's latest hire — former Atlanta Hawks GM Landry Fields was recently named Project B's head of men's basketball — as it moves closer to its January 2027 debut.
— Yahoo Sportsby ALANIS THAMES

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