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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 Jacksonville Waves held a comfortable lead late in the fourth quarter before Charlotte’s Deja Kelly ignited a rally that turned a 59‑49 deficit into an 81‑76 victory, a result that has already set the stage for the league’s expansion into Baltimore and Nashville.
From A'ja Wilson's historic impact to Tiffany Mitchell's pioneering achievements, the women who wore numbers 21 through 30 have left an indelible mark on South Carolina basketball.
Coach Dawn Staley expects a 15‑player roster next season, a size not seen since the 2021‑22 championship run. She emphasizes role definition, matchup tactics and player development to maximize the team's strengths.
LeLe Grissett, a standout from the 2022 South Carolina national championship team, is set to debut in the Upshot basketball League’s first season, which features four founding franchises and plans for expansion by 2027.
The Upshot basketball League launches May 15 with four teams, including Charlotte Crown, featuring former Gamecocks standout LeLe Grissett and streamed live on YouTube.