| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| Founder | Zawyer Sports & Entertainment |
| First season | 2026 |
| Commissioner | Donna Orender |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country | United States |
| Official website | theupshotleague.com |
The UPSHOT League is a professional developmental women's basketball league in the United States. [1] Donna Orender will serve as the commissioner of the league. [2]
The UPSHOT League will be headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and will be operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment. [3]
The league is set to begin play in May 2026. The UPSHOT League’s regular-season schedule will consist of 40 games, including 20 at home and 20 on the road.
The inaugural season will feature four teams, all based in the southeastern United States. [4]
| Team | Location | Venue | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Crown | Charlotte, North Carolina | Bojangles Coliseum | Trisha Stafford-Odom |
| Greensboro Groove | Greensboro, North Carolina | Novant Health Fieldhouse | Janice M. Washington |
| Jacksonville Waves | Jacksonville, Florida | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena | Jessica Bogia |
| Savannah Steel | Savannah, Georgia | Enmarket Arena | Coretta Brown |
