Nashville Secures Women's Pro Basketball Expansion Team in UpShot League
What to know about Nashville's women's pro basketball expansion team in UpShot league
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Nashville has been awarded an expansion team in the UpShot League, a new women's professional basketball league starting in 2026. The league aims to develop players for the WNBA, with Nashville's team set to reveal its name in July 2026 and play at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium.
- 01Nashville will join the UpShot League in 2027 with a new women's basketball team.
- 02The league aims to serve as a developmental platform for the WNBA.
- 03Nashville's team will play its home games at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium.
- 04Nancy VanReece, a former Metro Council member, will serve as the team's president and CEO.
- 05The UpShot League season will run concurrently with the WNBA season, featuring 34 games per team.
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Nashville has been awarded an expansion team in the UpShot League, a women's professional basketball league set to launch in 2026. Announced in January 2025, the league will serve as a developmental platform for players aiming for the WNBA, with Nashville's team slated to reveal its name in July 2026 and hire coaches by January 2027. The team will play at Vanderbilt University's Memorial Gymnasium. Nancy VanReece, the team's president and CEO, emphasized the importance of integrating women's professional basketball into Nashville's sports culture. The UpShot League will feature four teams in its inaugural season, including the Charlotte Crown and Jacksonville Waves, with each team playing 34 games. Legendary players such as Cheryl Miller and Tamika Catchings are involved as investors and leaders in the league. Nashville previously bid for a WNBA team, which was ultimately awarded to other cities, but the establishment of the UpShot League marks a significant step in expanding women's basketball in the region.
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The establishment of the UpShot League team in Nashville will provide new opportunities for local athletes and engage the community in women's sports.
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