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Nashville
Memorial Gymnasium
May 2027!

The new UPSHOT basketball league has dropped the 2026 schedules for the four founding teams today: Charlotte Crow, Greensboro Groove, Jacksonville Waves, and the Savannah Steel. #UPSHOT #UPSHOTLeague #WBB

If you know a baller who may be interested in playing professional women’s basketball, tell them to checkout tryouts in Greensboro, NC (3/1) and/or Jacksonville, FL (3/15) for the new UPSHOT League!

#WBB #UPSHOT #UPSHOTLeague

Screenshot of an email titled “Upshot Baltimore – Thank You!” addressed to Shameka. The message thanks her for her deposit and interest in Upshot Baltimore and says details are still being finalized, with updates to come. It notes the sender will be the point of contact on behalf of Zawyer Sports in Savannah. The email is signed by Rylee. At the bottom is an email signature with a headshot of Rylee Allison, her title as Account Executive at Zawyer Sports – Savannah, contact phone number, email address, a Savannah, Georgia office address, social media icons, and logos for Zawyer Sports & Entertainment and affiliated brands.

Baltimore is a bit of a hike for me but I’ll get season tickets to support! #UpshotLeague #UpshotWBB #Upshot #WNBA #wbb

A teal and black gradient graphic with the UPSHOT League logo at the top. Large bold text reads “Opening Weekends – Inaugural Season.” Four team matchups are listed: • Charlotte Crown – May 21, 2026 vs. JAX • Greensboro Groove – May 15 & 16, 2026 vs. SAV • Jacksonville Waves – May 15, 2026 vs. CLT • Savannah Steel – May 22 & 24, 2026 vs. GSO & vs. JAX Each matchup is paired with its team logo. Small text at the bottom reads, “The Future Is Up,” with a note that dates and opponents are subject to change.

The future is UP! UPSHOT Inaugural Season loading... #UPSHOT #UPSHOTLeague #WBB #WNBA

Tickets - Upshot League

#UPSHOT Season is coming this summer 👀🏀
✨ Tips off May 15, 2026
✨ Founding Four: Jacksonville Waves, Savannah Steel, Charlotte Crown, Greensboro Groove (Baltimore coming in 2027)
✨ All teams are women-led
✨ Athletes will be paid + fully supported
Follow for updates!

#UPSHOTLeague #WBB #WNBAGLeague

Ahhh 😍 the head coach of the Jacksonville Waves, Jessica Bogia, is also a woman! That means every Upshot head coach is a woman. I love to see it 👏🏾👏🏾 #WNBA #UpshotLeague #WBB #WomenInSports

The Upshot leadership sets the tone for opportunity, equity, and vision in women’s basketball which is refreshing to see

🏀 Donna Orender – Commissioner 💼
🏀 Miriam Bernstein – Manager, Basketball Ops 🔥
🏀 Taj McWilliams-Franklin – VP of Basketball Ops 💻

#WNBA #UpshotLeague #UpshotWBB #WBB

Excited to see the new Upshot League hiring talented Black *WOMEN* as head coaches! ❤️

🏀 Trisha Stafford-Odom (Charlotte Crown) 👑
🏀 Janice Washington (Greensboro Blaze) 🔥
🏀 Coretta Brown (Savannah Spirit) 🌊

#WNBA #UpshotLeague #UpshotWBB #WBB

Upshot League teams will play in arenas like VyStar (14K), Enmarket (9.5K), Bojangles (8.6K), and Greensboro Complex (35K+). Season ticket deposits start at $44; court side season tickets go for up to $1,360.

Best to reach out soon for low-priced tickets.

#UpshotLeague #WBB #WNBA

A promotional image explaining that Upshot League athletes will be paid. The top text reads, “Will UPSHOT athletes be paid? Yes. UPSHOT athletes will be compensated.” It adds that the league aims to build careers and community impact beyond the court. Below, a photo shows a focused Black woman looking ahead with the Upshot League logo and the tagline “Everyone deserves a shot to be their best.” The final section notes that players will train in world-class arenas, work with top coaches, and access leadership and community engagement opportunities to prepare for life after basketball.

A group of five people, including Donna Orender, pose indoors holding gray Upshot League T-shirts with teal lettering. Behind them is a large screen displaying the Upshot League logo and website. The quote below reads: “We are beyond thrilled to be able to launch this league and provide another quality platform for women to continue being a part of the sport they love, whether it is a player on the court or a staff member in the front office.” The quote is attributed to Andy Kaufmann, CEO of Zawyer Sports, from the league’s January press announcement.

Upshot League has named several head coaches, including Trisha Stafford-Odom (Charlotte), Janice Washington (Greensboro), and Coretta Brown (Savannah). Player rosters and salary details haven’t been released yet. #UpshotLeague #WBB #WNBA

A promotional graphic for the Upshot League, a new women’s professional basketball league launching in May 2026. The top half features bold text explaining that Upshot is designed to be the “G League” for women’s basketball, with key phrases like “women’s basketball,” “G League,” and “tip off in May 2026” highlighted in yellow. The bottom half shows a confident Black woman holding a white basketball with teal lines against a dark background. The Upshot League logo and tagline “The future’s looking UP” are displayed across her chest.

A collage describing the purpose of the Upshot League. The top half includes text stating the league’s mission to unite excellence and empower women in basketball. The bottom half features two photos: one showing a large digital billboard that reads “Women fill arenas too. Wild, right?” and another of a woman sitting courtside in athletic gear holding an NCAA basketball. The text explains that Upshot will operate in smaller markets and offer professional development opportunities for women hoopers while boosting local communities.

A graphic highlighting the Upshot League’s four inaugural teams: Jacksonville Waves, Savannah Steel, Greensboro Groove, and Charlotte Crown. Each team’s logo and slogan are displayed over player images—“Rise With Us,” “Be Unbreakable,” “Get in the Groove,” and “Made to Reign.” Below, text notes that the season begins in May 2026 and will include 40 games, split evenly between home and road matchups.

An informational post about Upshot League leadership. The text introduces former WNBA president Donna Orender as the league’s first commissioner, supported by Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller. Photos show Orender smiling while holding a basketball and speaking at a podium with the Upshot logo. The description recognizes her as one of the top ten most powerful women in sports, with six years as WNBA president and 17 years with the PGA Tour.

We may not have a season of the W due to the lockout, but at least we will have the G-league equivalent, the UPSHOT League 🥴

More details in the comments #WNBA #UPSHOTLeague #UPSHOTwbb #UPSHOT #WBB

New professional women’s basketball team coming to Savannah as founding member of UpShot League A new sports venture is coming to the Hostess City. Beginning in May of 2026, the UpShot League will be played at Enmarket Arena.

The Bananas baseball and Ghost Pirates ice hockey have been sports success stories in Savannah. Now comes a team in a women’s basketball developmental league. The team, owned by the Ghost Pirates’ brass, begins play next March. #upshotleague
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