DURHAM — Former Duke National Player of the Year and WNBA Champion Alana Beard has partnered with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) in pursuit of brining a WNBA franchise to Oakland, Calif.
"I'm grateful for this opportunity and excited to help bring a WNBA team to Oakland," said Beard. "The AASEG has done an incredible job of getting us to this point and has garnered tremendous support from influencers in the local community. I am hopeful our vision, passion and collective efforts will lead to the return of professional basketball in Oakland.