Alabama State Grad Named an NBA G-league President of Business Operations

HBCU Gameday Newswire DETROIT, Mich. – The Motor City Cruise, NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, announced last week that Alabama State grad China Jude has been named the organization’s President of Business Operations. Jude will be responsible for leading the club’s business lines, expanding revenue opportunities and driving engagement with partners, sponsors, ticketholders and fans. She will report directly to Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations Melanie Harris. Jude received her bachelors in Broadcast Journalism at Alabama State University, Masters in Sports Science (M.S.S.) at the United States Sports Academy and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) at Northcentral University.  Jude also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves, earning an honorable discharge. Harris lauded Jude’s leadership experiences and her passion for sports in driving organizational success and employee development. “We are pleased to welcome China to the organization knowing her sports business experience and leadership will galvanize our Cruise business operations team and catalyze growth both on and off the court,” said Harris.  “Together, we see great opportunity to engage our community with the exciting and accessible product.” Jude said she is “excited to work with the talented team of professionals at the Detroit Pistons and help build...