BASKETBALL Wives is just around the corner from being back on screens with a mix of new fresh faces.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the show after it remained off-air for more than a year.
Who is in the cast of Basketball Wives season 9?
Shaunie O’Neal
Shaunie was married to legendary basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.
The pair were together for nine years and had four children together before they divorced in 2009 citing irreconcilable differences.
After their divorce, the basketballer’s attorney penned a letter to VH1 to prevent his ex-wife from discussing their marriage on Basketball Wives, but Shaunie went on to star in the show.
Malaysia Pargo
Malaysia, from Compton, was married to Jannero Pargo until 2015.
The Basketball Wife has three children and has appeared on the show since 2010.
Evelyn Lozada
Evelyn is best known as one of the six main original cast members since Basketball Wives' inception in 2010.
Evelyn was formerly married to Antoine Walker from 1998-2008.
Evelyn moved onto former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson who she was married to for a few months in 2012.
that year after being accused of headbutting Evelyn in an argument.
Jackie Christie
Jackie Christie, a producer, and actress has been married to Doug Christie since July 8, 1993.
They have three children together. Her husband, who retired after 15 seasons in the NBA, is now a commentator for the Sacramento Kings.
Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams was wed to former NBA pro Eric Williams from 2007-2010.
In 2020, Jennifer dated a man who she accused of stealing her Range Rover after the two broke up.
On Instagram, she wrote "Aaron Nichols stole from me. He goes by many alias including Nick, Daniel or Chris. He has conned many women and men too out of vehicles and large amounts of cash."
Kristen Scott
Kristen, who joined the Basketball Wives cast in season 7, married Thomas Scott in 2012.
Thomas used to be on the coaching staff of the New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Thomas is the son of NBA legend, Byron Scott.
Kristen is a stay-at-home mom to their daughter Kenzi.
Ogom “OG” Chijindu
OG is a is a Nigerian professional athlete who has played soccer, basketball, volleyball and track & field.
A Basketball Wives newbie, she is dating overseas player Kwame Alexander.
OG was embroiled in an ongoing tension with Evelyn Lozada in season 8 of Basketball Wives, and fans accused Evelyn of bullying, which executive producer Shaunie O'Neal was prompted to address.
Feby Torres, Liza Morales, Nia and Noria Dorsey
Feby, Liza and Nia and Noria all appeared in season 8 of Basketball Wives and are expected to make a reappearance in season 9.
Feby is an influencer who once dated Lance Stephenson, while Liza Morales is famous for being the mama baby of former NBA player Lamar Odom.
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How can I watch Basketball Wives season 9?
You can tune into the first episode of Basketball Wives Season 9 on Tuesday, February 9th on VH1.