The New Jersey 5s were formed in 2022 by Gary Vaynerchuk and Ryan Harwood. Gary V grew up in NJ and has always been public with his lifelong dream to own a sports franchise (NY Jets). Ryan Harwood was a former Division 1 College Tennis Player and took a quick liking to Pickleball. As business partners, they were both inspired by MLP’s vision to build the dominant Pickleball League of the future and were thrilled to own a sports franchise in the fastest growing sport in the US.

2025-2024 MLP Draft Results & Transactions

2025

Feb 15: Acquired Amanda Hendry and cash considerations from BRK in exchange for Mariana Humberg
Feb 16: Kept Will Howells, Zane Navratil, Anna Leigh Waters; Dropped Amanda Hendry
Mar 2: Selected Genie Bouchard (#8), Christa Gecheva (33), Craig Johnson (47) in FA Draft
Mar 5: Acquired Meghan Dizon from PHX in exchange for Genie Bouchard and cash considerations

2024

Apr 2: Drafted Anna Leigh Waters (#2), Zane Navratil (22), Mari Humberg (33), and Will Howells (37)

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