WNBA Legend Alana Beard Goes Inside Project B

Описание: The WNBA is trying to create a sense of urgency with the March 10th deadline. Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena break down what’s at stake and discuss the implications if the league and the players’ union are — or aren’t — able to reach a handshake agreement in time.

Next, Chantel and Sabreena welcome Project B’s Chief Basketball Officer and WNBA Hall of Famer Alana Beard to discuss the league’s launch and its mission to fill a gap in women’s basketball. Beard also reflects on her overseas playing career, her transition into the business side of the sport, and the unforgettable message she received from the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

The crew wraps up by making their Unrivaled postseason predictions.


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00:00 Intro
00:45 Drop-dead date announced to teams and WNBAPA
01:21 How the offseason shapes up under handshake deal
02:46 Why the March 10 deadline?
08:07 Deadline’s impact on college basketball
09:06 How the draft and free agency timeline works
11:47 The unknown of free agency
12:49 What happens if the deadline passes?
13:18 WNBA first week schedule preview
16:02 Inside Alana Beard’s time in basketball
21:25 Inside Beard’s path to Project B
23:32 Project B puts players first
27:52 Project B’s international league structure explained
29:55 The gaps Project B aims to fill
32:06 How Project B aims to expand its audience
33:54 Inside Project B’s player scheduling strategy
40:31 Beard on transitioning to the business side of basketball
48:06 Congratulations Ben Pickman!
48:47 Unrivaled postseason tips off Friday night



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