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Indiana Fever sign Michelle Onyiah from Upshot League for WNBA roster

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:38 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Indiana Fever sign Michelle Onyiah from Upshot League for WNBA roster

Summary

The Indiana Fever have officially signed Michelle Onyiah to a developmental roster spot on July 31. This move makes her the first player from the Upshot League to join the WNBA. Onyiah, a 6-foot-3 forward who previously played for the Charlotte Crown, had impressive stats, averaging 9.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. The signing is viewed as a significant milestone for the Upshot League, which aims to provide players with professional opportunities without competing internationally during the summer. Onyiah is set to wear No. 1 for the Fever, who currently hold an 18-10 record in the season.

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Status Watch

•Onyiah becomes the first signing from the Upshot League.
•She averaged 9.6 points and 6.9 rebounds with Charlotte Crown.
•The Fever announced her signing on July 31.
•Onyiah previously played in Belgium and with the New York Liberty.
•The Upshot League aims to develop players for the WNBA.

Latest Updates

1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana Fever Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Decision Nearly 4 Weeks After Waiving Rookie Justine Pissot
10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana Fever sign Michelle Onyiah to development contract
7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana Fever sign Michelle Onyiah, first from Upshot League to play in WNBA

What they're saying

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Former WNBA president Donna Orender’s described the UPSHOT League as “an opportunity league” as it was preparing to kick off in May. That is exactly what it did for the latest Indiana Fever signing, Michelle Onyiah.
— Yahoo Sports

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The Indiana Fever signed Michelle Onyiah to a developmental roster spot, making her the first player from the Upshot League to land a WNBA deal.
— Yahoo Sports