LOS ANGELES (AP) — A VH1 reality series that promises an inside look at the lives of NBA players' wives and girlfriends is set to air early next year.

VHI said on Monday that "Basketball Wives" will show the upside of the women's lives — big homes, designer clothes and jewellery — and the drawbacks, including worries about whether their husbands are being faithful on roadtrips.

Shaquille O'Neal's wife, Shaunie, will be featured and is an executive producer. Others taking part are Eric Williams' wife, Jennifer, and Mesha O'Neal, married to Jermaine O'Neal.

VHI executive Jeff Olde, in announcing the series, noted the public's fascination with the wives of star athletes.

Tiger Woods' wife is in the spotlight now over his recent car accident and his alleged extramarital affairs.

"Basketball Wives" debuts on March 15.