Leonard Ellerbe, the former CEO of Mayweather Promotions and a long-time confidant of Floyd Mayweather, has announced an exciting new venture and it may involve New Jersey’s Kiyomi McMiller. Ellerbe, 59, stepped down from his role as the CEO of Mayweather Promotions in a surprising move this past June. He has since been succeeded by Richard Schaefer, the former CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.

However, now it appears his resignation from Mayweather Promotions could have been to make some time toward his new venture, which, drum rolls please, involves the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). At the time of writing, it’s unclear when he started working on his new venture or what role exactly he is playing in the sport. 

Nonetheless, speaking to K.O. Artist Sports about his new venture on the sidelines of the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga event, Leonard Ellerbe said, “Got a new venture going on… Getting ready to be a WNBA… doing my thing,” as he refrained from revealing exactly what role he as playing. Nevertheless, Leonard Ellerbe promoted the five-star guard from New Jersey Kiyomi McMiller, to join the likes of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark as the next best thing to storm the WNBA, coming from college basketball. 

Leonard Ellerbe said, “Everybody check out Kiyomi McMiller. Remember that name—everybody go and search her right now. Follow her on Instagram right now. She’s a top dog. She goes to Rutgers [University Newark School of Law] right now. She’s a freshman, and she is the future of college basketball and the WNBA.”

It’s worth noting that McMiller committed to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights women’s basketball team back in January. She also took the time to explain her reasoning behind the decision.

Kiyomi McMiller found a connection

Committing to Rutgers, the five-star guard from New Jersey marked a significant win for head coach Coquese Washington’s women’s basketball program. When explaining her decision, McMiller emphasized her connection with the coaching staff and the team’s vision. “Coach’s vision for me aligned with my vision for myself,” McMiller told Rutgers Wire, highlighting the strong relationship she had built with Washington.

The 5-foot-9 standout from Life Center Academy cited the competitive nature of the Big Ten as another key factor. “I will be able to play competition every night,” she said. Despite offers from top programs like LSU, Baylor, and Michigan, McMiller chose Rutgers because she felt it was the perfect place to grow as a player and compete at the highest level.

That said, Leonard Ellerbe’s new venture into the WNBA seems exciting, but only the coming days will reveal exactly what role the 59-year-old will be playing in women’s basketball. In the meantime, his involvement in the boxing world doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Regardless, what do you think Leonard Ellerbe is up to?