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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.
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.
Diamond Johnson’s 17.5 points per game average highlights the Upshot League’s first season, a competitive four‑team circuit founded by Donna Orender and Andy Kaufmann that streams every game and aims to grow into a national platform for women’s basketball talent.
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.
The Jacksonville Waves earned their inaugural victory in the Upshot League, defeating Charlotte Crown 98-86. Ariel Hearn and Rennia Davis led a balanced attack, while the team prepares for games against Greensboro and Savannah.