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The Upshot League’s first season, featuring teams in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Greensboro and Savannah, showcased high‑level competition, player development and early success stories that are reshaping the landscape of women’s professional basketball.
The sold‑out crowd at Bojangles Arena erupted as the Charlotte Crown took the court for its inaugural home opener, a moment that reverberated through the city’s sporting history.
A fresh franchise, the Charlotte Crown, has quickly captured local fans and is being viewed as a potential catalyst for bringing the WNBA back to Charlotte.
The Charlotte Crown’s recent victory at Bojangles Coliseum highlights the city’s enduring passion for women’s basketball and its potential to bring the WNBA back.
The Charlotte Crown’s recent triumphs and community enthusiasm signal a renewed push to bring top‑level women’s basketball back to Charlotte, echoing the city’s storied past and future ambitions.
The Jacksonville Waves secured their inaugural win in the Upshot League, defeating the Charlotte Crown 98-86. Standout performances from Ariel Hearn and Rennia Davis highlighted the victory, which sets up matches against the Greensboro Groove and the Savannah Steel.
Former Minnesota guard Janay Sanders has committed to the Charlotte Crown, the newest franchise in the UpShot League, which will launch its inaugural season in May 2026, bringing top‑level women's basketball back to Charlotte after nearly two decades.