Boardroom(@boardroom):EXCLUSIVE: Savannah James is joining LOVB Los Angeles as an investor ahead of the franchise’s inaugural 2026-27 season, adding her name to an ownership group that already includes Alexis Ohanian and Issa Rae. LOVB (short for League One Volleyball and pronounced LOVE) is building a youth-to-pro ecosystem around the sport, with its Los Angeles franchise set to play at Intuit Dome. James said her daughter Zhuri’s experience with volleyball helped shape her interest in the investment and in creating more opportunities for the next generation. The team will unveil its official name, logo and brand identity on Sept. 25 before hosting its first Fan Fest the following day.

2026.09.17 15:35

EXCLUSIVE: Savannah James is joining LOVB Los Angeles as an investor ahead of the franchise’s inaugural 2026-27 season, adding her name to an ownership group that already includes Alexis Ohanian and Issa Rae. LOVB (short for League One Volleyball and pronounced LOVE) is building a youth-to-pro ecosystem around the sport, with its Los Angeles franchise set to play at Intuit Dome. James said her daughter Zhuri’s experience with volleyball helped shape her interest in the investment and in creating more opportunities for the next generation. The team will unveil its official name, logo and brand identity on Sept. 25 before hosting its first Fan Fest the following day.