Savannah Steel

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Savannah Steel
Savannah Steel logo.png
League UpShot League
Founded2025
History2026–
Arena Enmarket Arena
Capacity9,500
Location Savannah, Georgia
Team colorsMagenta, Black, White
   
Head coach Coretta Brown
OwnershipZawyer Sports & Entertainment
Website SteelUpShot.com

The Savannah Steel are a professional women's basketball team based in Savannah, Georgia. They are an inaugural franchise of the UpShot League, a developmental women's basketball league in the United States. The team will begin play in May 2026 at Enmarket Arena.

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History

In September 2025, the Savannah Steel were announced as the newest franchise in the UpShot League, which launched earlier that year. The team is owned and operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, a company that also owns other franchises in the league.. [1] [2]

The Savannah Steel's inaugural head coach is Coretta Brown, a Southeast Georgia native and Southeast Bulloch High School alum. Brown's basketball résumé includes being Georgia’s 1999 Gatorade Player of the Year, a standout at the University of North Carolina, and a first-round pick in the 2003 WNBA draft by the San Antonio Silver Stars. Her playing career included stops with the Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky, and overseas before transitioning into coaching. [1]

A Chatham Steel freightliner. Chatham Steel, founded in 1915, is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. 2009-07-05 Chatham Steel Freightliner.jpg
A Chatham Steel freightliner. Chatham Steel, founded in 1915, is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.

Team Identity

The team's branding reflects Savannah's industrial heritage, drawing inspiration from the city's ship and railyards, as well as the steel industry. The Steel's identity emphasizes grit, determination, and a commitment to breaking barriers. [1] [3]

Arena

The Savannah Steel will host their home games at Enmarket Arena, a venue located in downtown Savannah. The arena has a capacity of 9,500 spectators. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Zimmer, Amy. "The Savannah Steel: City's first pro women's basketball team debuts in 2026 with a hometown leader". WJCL.com. Hearst Television. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Alissa. "New Team Announcement: Savannah Steel Joins the UPSHOT League". UpShotLeague.com. UpShot League. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  3. ↑ West, Rachel. "New Savannah professional women's basketball team announces name, logo, and head coach". WTOC.com. Gray Local Media. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
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