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The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Team Rosters Ahead of Historic Opening Season
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, international, and elite NCAA experience….
UPSHOT League Announces Founding Partners for Jacksonville Waves Ahead of Inaugural Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league’s inaugural season and its mission to elevate women’s professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation….
DUNKMAN, founded by Shaquille O’Neal Provides Gear and Uniforms for the UPSHOT League Ahead of Inaugural Season Launch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 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. The UPSHOT League enters the market at a pivotal moment for the sport….
UPSHOT League Unveils First Premier Players Ahead of Inaugural Season with Final Rosters Announced May 8
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….
Tamika Catchings Joins the UPSHOT League as Advisor and Investor, Alongside Cheryl Miller and Ann Meyers Drysdale
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League, a new professional women’s basketball league dedicated to expanding opportunities for elite players and strengthening connections within communities, today announced that Tamika Catchings has joined the league as an advisor and investor….
The UPSHOT League Announces its Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new chapter in women’s professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The UPSHOT League is a newly formed women’s professional basketball league built on the pillars of opportunity and community, with a mission to uplift players, fans, and the cities it serves….