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The Upshot League, founded by Donna Orender, provides paid playing opportunities and development for women’s basketball players excluded from the WNBA, with plans to grow to 12 teams by 2028.
Charlotte rallied from a 14‑point deficit to beat Jacksonville 81‑76 in the Upshot League’s first championship, with Deja Kelly earning MVP honors amid a celebration of women’s basketball legends.
The Charlotte Crown secured the first Upshot League title with an 81-76 victory over Jacksonville Waves, driven by former South Carolina star Lele Grissett’s five points and seven rebounds and MVP Deja Kelly’s 29 points.
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.
South Carolina adds veteran guard Brooke Quarles Daniels to its 2026‑27 roster, replacing departing guard Maddy McDaniel. Coach Dawn Staley expects the Michigan‑Oakland alum to fortify the backcourt from day one.
Sonia Chase, a Baltimore native and former Maryland basketball star, has been appointed president of the city’s new UpShot League franchise, bringing her playing pedigree and strategic vision to a role that blends basketball operations with broader business development.
Harmoni Turner, a 2025 Harvard graduate, navigates setbacks and overseas experience to reclaim her spot in the WNBA.
The Upshot League, a four‑team women’s basketball league in its debut season, is set to crown its first champion on Aug. 29 in Jacksonville, with plans to expand and deepen ties to the WNBA.
After multiple arrests in Georgia, former Tennessee Lady Vols player Lazaria “Zee” Spearman was drafted by the Dallas Wings, released shortly after, and now competes for Savannah Steel in the Upshot League while the university’s basketball program undergoes significant change.
The first Upshot League women's basketball championship will take place on August 29 in Jacksonville, showcasing top teams, a luncheon with Cheryl Miller and Tamika Catchings, and plans for future expansion.
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 Greensboro Groove will debut this weekend against the Savannah Steel in the inaugural Upshot League game, with coach Janice Washington emphasizing the team's gratitude and community impact.
The Groove’s debut against Savannah Steel fills a void left by the ACC tournament’s move and showcases a new summer league aimed at advancing women’s basketball.