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UPSHOT League Team Rosters Announced

May 11, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises - the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE - featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA experience, international professional backgrounds, and elite NCAA credentials. "The depth of talent across the league reflects a powerful moment for the women's game," said Donna Orender. "These athletes bring championship pedigree, professionalism, and global experience to our inaugural se... Full Story

Savannah Steel Set Opening Night Roster

May 11, 2026 - SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Steel, along with the UPSHOT Basketball League, announced today the team's inaugural Opening Night roster for the 2026 season. The roster features a talented and experienced group of players as the Steel prepare for their first season in franchise history: Olivia Cochran Sydney Shaw Iyanna Moore Que Morrison Lasha Petree Ariel Colón Kharyssa Richardson Harmoni Turner Zee Spearman Megan McConnell Lauren Taylor Alexus Parker (Development) "Our team has pu... Full Story

DUNKMAN, Founded by Shaquille O'Neal, Provides Uniforms and Gear for the UPSHOT League Ahead of Inaugural Season Launch

May 8, 2026 - (Jacksonville, Florida) - Dunkman, the apparel and brand platform founded by basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal, has designed and delivered a new generation of uniforms for the UPSHOT League as the league prepares for its inaugural season tipping off May 15. Through this partnership, Dunkman's supply of all on-court uniforms, shoes and gear bring a bold, modern aesthetic and performance-driven innovation to a league built around expanding access and opportunity for elite women's basketball players. "It's about time women... Full Story

UPSHOT League Unveils First Premier Players Ahead of Inaugural Season - Final Rosters Announced May 8

April 21, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,- The UPSHOT League, a new professional women's basketball league created to expand elite playing opportunities and elevate communities, today announced its first wave of premier players set to define the league's debut season. This curated group of athletes brings together standout talent from the WNBA, top collegiate programs, and leading international teams- establishing an immediate and unmistakable standard of excellence. The announcement was made by UPSHOT League Co-Founder and Commissioner Donna Ore... Full Story

• UPSHOT League Team Rosters Announced - (May 11)
  
• Savannah Steel Set Opening Night Roster - Savannah Steel (May 11)
  
• DUNKMAN, Founded by Shaquille O'Neal, Provides Uniforms and Gear for the UPSHOT League Ahead of Inaugural Season Launch - (May 8)
  
• UPSHOT League Unveils First Premier Players Ahead of Inaugural Season - Final Rosters Announced May 8 - (April 21)
  
• Nashville's New Home Team: UPSHOT Nashville Launch Signals a Generational Shift in Women's Sports - Nashville (April 11)
  
• Savannah Steel Set Promotional Schedule - Savannah Steel (April 10)
  
• Tamika Catchings Joins the UPSHOT League as Advisor and Investor, Alongside Cheryl Miller and Ann Meyers Drysdale - (March 16)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (February 16)
  
• UPSHOT Showcase Announced - (February 10)
  
• Savannah Steel First-Weekend Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale - Savannah Steel (February 6)
  
• Steel Announce Home Slate - Savannah Steel (February 3)
  
• Lucra Partners with UPSHOT League to Power Free-to-Play Fan Engagement for New Professional Women's Basketball League - (January 22)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (December 15)
  
• Savannah Steel and the UPSHOT League Announce Opening Games - Savannah Steel (December 8)
  
• New Team Announcement: Savannah Steel Joins the UPSHOT League - Savannah Steel (December 3)
  
• All Today's UPSHOT League News

UPSHOT At a Glance
Class: Women's
Website: UPSHOT site
UPSHOT Map: League Map
Schedule: Full UPSHOT Schedule
RSS Feed (?): UPSHOT RSS Feed

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following UPSHOT League teams:

Charlotte Crown - Charlotte, North Carolina
Greensboro Groove - Greensboro, North Carolina
Jacksonville Waves - Jacksonville, Florida
Savannah Steel - Savannah, Georgia
Baltimore * - Baltimore, Maryland
Nashville * - Nashville, Tennessee

All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full UPSHOT League Schedule and Results

• Jacksonville Waves women's basketball ready for season opener - Florida Times-Union (May 12)
  
• Events: FSCJ Artist Series Beetlejuice, debut of women's professional basketball this weekend - NewsBreak - Jacksonville (May 12)
  
• Greensboro Groove Professional women's basketball - Greensboro News and Record (May 12)
  
• Colorado's Tayanna Jones-Bell joins Greensboro Groove - Greensboro News and Record (May 12)
  
• Upshot League nears launch with eye on national growth - Sports Business Journal (May 7)
  
• Jacksonville-based UpShot League says it will start play with $40 million in investment - NewsBreak - Jacksonville (May 7)
  
• The Jacksonville Waves, the city's newest pro sports team, is set to tip off May 15th - NewsBreak - Jacksonville (April 18)
  
• Upshot League expanding to Nashville in 2027 - WKRN News 2 (April 17)
  
• Nashville selected for Upshot women's basketball league - Nashville Post (April 11)
  
• Professional women's developmental basketball is coming to Music City - News 5 Channel Nashville (April 11)
  
• Nashville selected for Upshot women's basketball league - Nashville Post (April 11)
  
• Jacksonville Waves launch inaugural season on May 15 - NewsBreak - Jacksonville (April 1)
  
• All Today's UPSHOT League Headlines