Project B transforms women's basketball through equity and leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
On July 22, 2026, Project B launched an initiative aimed at reshaping women's basketball by increasing female ownership and investment. Co-founded by Alana Beard, the project seeks to provide players with equity and promote long-term wealth. The initiative is backed by a diverse coalition of women investors, including prominent former athletes and executives. Project B addresses the historical gap in economic ownership within the sport, especially among Black women, presenting a strategic shift in the industry. The board composition reflects both the diversity of basketball players and a commitment to inclusive leadership.
- •Project B founded by Alana Beard and a coalition of women investors.
- •Investment focuses on equity for players and ownership roles for women.
- •Designed to address historical disparities in women's basketball ownership.
- •Includes prominent former athletes like Cheryl Miller and Candace Parker.
- •Board aims to mirror the diversity of the player pool.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — The Women Investors Reshaping Project B Women’s Basketball
"Project B is reshaping women's basketball by expanding women's ownership, leadership, and investment while giving players equity and long-term wealth.
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