Houston, TX January 11-

President of Basketball Operations for The Women's’ New Era Basketball Association (WNEBA), Kre’Tonia Morgan has announced the WNEBA will be expanding and has added the Carolina Blaze. The team is located in the state capital of Raleigh and will be owned by Gen-Nette Pulley. Pulley, who is also co-owner of the Carolina Prestige, a NEBA team, will also serve as the WNEBA Vice President. “ I’m so excited for what’s to come for the Carolina Blaze", “being named Vice President of WNEBA, while also being an owner in the NEBA is only the beginning". “To some it may seem like a lot , but all I see is a takeover”. “ Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work”. “ The only way to do great work is to love what you do”. “I love my career choice and who I’m working with to help make our league a success, say Pulley”.

The WNEBA is set for an October launch with a draft to be held April 29th in Houston, TX.The purpose of the WNEBA is to serve as a training ground to develop professional players, coaches, and personnel on and off the court. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental development, career development, community involvement, and business education. The WNEBAs' talent pool consists of professional basketball players with five years of less of professional experience. The WNEBA’s mission is to develop women of excellence by taking their craft to the highest level of performance. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Carolina Blaze and the WNEBA. For more informations please contact kmorgan@fiprm.com