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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.
On Aug. 29, the Jacksonville Waves will face the Charlotte Crown in a winner‑take‑all game that could rewrite the region’s sports narrative.
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.
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.