A new study shows that 43 percent of the professional positions in the NBA’s league offices are held by women, giving the league its highest grade for gender.

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The group, directed by Dr. Richard Lapchick of the University of Central Florida, concluded the league “remains the industry leader on issues related to race and gender hiring practices.”

The NBA received a score of 94.9 in the race category, down slightly from its record high of 96.2 last year, and an 89 for gender. That mark was the highest in league history and rose from 84.5 last year.

The report praised NBA commissioner David Stern, noting he has “taken the lead on diversity issues in sports.”

Under Stern’s watch this past season, 35% of employees in the NBA league offices were people of color, and 43% were women.

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