The Charlotte Crown celebrated its third consecutive victory last weekend, turning the lights of Bojangles Coliseum into a sea of purple and teal as fans cheered the team’s latest triumph.
A Milestone on the Court
The win marks more than just a scoreboard moment; it signals a resurgence of professional women’s basketball in a city that once hosted the WNBA’s Charlotte Sting, a franchise that reached the league finals in 2001 before folding in 2007.
The Crown operates in the UpShot League, a rising platform that aims to showcase elite female talent and provide a clear pathway for players and fans alike. Its success is being watched closely as a potential catalyst for reinstating a WNBA franchise in Charlotte.
Andrea Stinson, a former Sting star who helped lead the team to its 2001 Finals run, said the Crown’s momentum feels like a long‑awaited homecoming. She remarked that seeing this energy again reminds her why they fell in love with the game here.
Fans and alumni alike are rallying behind the Crown, hoping its growth will translate into the political and financial support needed to bring the WNBA back to the Queen City.
With community backing, former players, and a clear vision for the future, Charlotte’s basketball legacy appears poised for a new chapter.