Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.

a unique sisterhood of game changers

MPBP, Inc. is a unique sisterhood of game changers educating, elevating, and investing in the communities where we and our sons and daughters live, work, and play.

Louise Jack, President

Mothers of Professional
Basketball Players, Inc.
(MPBP, Inc.)


MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Hello,


Welcome to what promises to be an exciting and memorable 2026 for MPBP, Inc.! Our organization’s board of directors has just met for the first time this year and we’re ready to get started.


We all know the 3-point shot has transformed basketball. As we look to 2026, MPBP, Inc. has its own 3-point shot but they’re “bullet-points.” Here are three points that promise to make this year special:


  • This is our 30th anniversary year. This is quite an achievement. I think we can all agree that to make it to 30 years professionally, personally, or in our case philanthropically, is something to celebrate.
  • This is a convention year. We are looking forward to meeting in Houston in August and sharing learning and good times. Our theme this year is “Passing the Torch: Legends to New Leaders.”
  • Our regional chairs are ready to implement a year’s worth of our valuable programming across the U.S.



We also have a great new board of directors. I am excited to work with these talented women. Here is the slate:

  • Carolyn Brewer / Southwest
  • Cherry Powell /  Central
  • Barbarita Springer /  Atlantic
  • Fenise Yancy /  West
  • Tanya Powell-May /  Treasurer     


Thank you for your interest in MPBP, Inc. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead.

 

Louise


See what our Regional Branches are up to!

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NEWS AND UDPATES

Regional Directors 2025 Retreat

March 30, 2026
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Northeast Region Bowling Fundraiser for Life Turning Point Philly

August 26, 2025
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NBA All Star Weekend 2025

August 26, 2025
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5th Annual George Floyd Festival

August 26, 2025
MPBP, Inc. Central Region (Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.) and the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), in partnership with Rise and Remember, hosted a powerful Commemorative Walk at George Floyd Square as part of the three-day George Floyd Rise and Remember 5th Year Festival.  This walk served as a profound moment of unity and reflection, highlighting MPBP, Inc.’s and the NBRPA’s enduring commitment to justice, equality, and community healing. Together, the organizations honored the Floyd family, uplifted the Minneapolis community, and amplified the national call for lasting change.
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Meet Me in Minnesota

August 26, 2025
MPBP, Inc. Central Region Members came together in the Twin Cities of Minnesota for a weekend of sisterhood and to scout the city for the upcoming National Conference.
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Summer League

August 22, 2025
✨SISTERHOOD IN ACTION ✨ & 🏀 Basketball Skills Camp Recap – Las Vegas! 🏀
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Comedy Records Weekend in Toronto

August 22, 2025
MPBP, Inc. was honored to be part of the Comedy Records Weekend: Comedy & Basketball in Toronto, August 1–3, 2025! Big thank you to Comedy Records, Toronto Revealers, and the legendary Jamaal Magloire for bringing together culture, comedy, and community in such a powerful way. From court side action to center-stage laughs, this weekend was about more than entertainment—it was about impact. We’re proud to have represented the Mothers of Professional Basketball Players Inc ., amplifying our voices and mission alongside some of the most talented comedians and creatives in the game. Toronto, thank you for the love. Let’s keep building and laughing together. 💜

Comedy Records in NYC

November 17, 2024
MPBP, Inc. was proud to be part of Comedy Records Hoops at LaGuardia Community College on Nov. 17, 2024! A heartfelt thank you to Comedy Records and Midori & Friends for creating such a powerful evening where sport, comedy, and creativity all came together under one roof. Watching our members share the court and stage alongside retired WNBA and NBA players, talented comedians, VICE, and the inspiring NextGen student vocalists was a reminder of what community-driven impact truly looks like. This event was bigger than basketball. It was about uplifting voices, celebrating talent, and carrying our mission forward — one next generation at a time. Thank you to everyone who made it happen and everyone who showed up. 🏀❤️