VH1 RENEWS FAN-FAVORITE SERIES “BASKETBALL WIVES: LA” FOR SEASON 11
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“BASKETBALL WIVES” ORIGINAL CAST MEMBER EVELYN LOZADA RETURNS TO THE HIT FRANCHISE ALONG WITH JACKIE CHRISTIE, JENNIFER WILLIAMS AND BROOKE BAILEY
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NEW CAST MEMBERS BRITTANY RENNER, JAC’EIL DUCKWORTH,
VANESSA RIDER AND CLAYANNA WARTHEN ADDED TO THE ROSTER

NEW YORK, NY – June 14, 2023 – VH1 renews its legacy series “Basketball Wives” for an 11th season with the reveal of new and returning cast members. After a season hiatus, original cast member Evelyn Lozada returns to the court, rejoining the all-star lineup of MVPs Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, and Brooke Bailey, along with a guest appearance from executive producer Shaunie Henderson. New to this season’s roster are Brittany Renner, Vanessa Rider, Jac’Eil Duckworth and Clayanna Warthen. “Basketball Wives” premieres this fall only on VH1.

This new season of "Basketball Wives" promises sisterhood, growth, and adversity as new and returning cast members continue to evolve and face life's challenges head-on. As successful businesswomen, philanthropists and moms, these ladies continue to navigate life, love, relationships, and everything in between, putting their new and existing bonds to the test.

This season marks the return of an original cast member that will catapult the series to new heights. Tensions run high as the veterans take the newbies under their wings - but will they throw them a lifeline or shade? With the fate of the sisterhood hanging in the balance, the new ladies are out to prove that they're not to be underestimated. Get ready to be on the edge of your seat as friendships are tested, tea is spilled, and lines are crossed on the 11th season of “Basketball Wives.”

“Basketball Wives” is produced by Truly Original and Shed Media. Shaunie Henderson also serves as an executive producer From Truly Original, the executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Julie “Bob” Lombardi, Ronica Wydner, Jamail Shelton, and Katie Sole.. For VH1, Tiffany Lea Williams, Angela Aguilera, and Mimi Blanchard serve as executive producers.

Join the conversation using #BasketballWives and follow the official “Basketball Wives” accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Catch up on the previous seasons of VH1’s “Basketball Wives” on Paramount+, Pluto TV, the official series page, and the VH1 App.

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About Truly Original:

Truly Original creates a broad range of nonfiction programming for television and streaming platforms. Run by Emmy® Award-winning producers Glenda Hersh and Steven Weinstock, who serve as Truly Original’s co-presidents and CEOs, the company is a subsidiary of Banijay. In addition to Basketball Wives, Truly Original’s robust roster includes Ink Master, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Potomac, The Real Housewives of Dubai, Family Karma, Would I Lie to You?, Kandi & The Gang, The Real Friends of WeHo, Swamp People, Summer House, Winter House and The Last Cowboy with executive producer Taylor Sheridan. For more information visit trulyoriginal.com.

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