Upshot League concludes inaugural season with championship matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Upshot League's first season is set to conclude on August 29, 2026, with the Charlotte Crown facing the Jacksonville Waves at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The league, designed to support players not on WNBA rosters, has showcased competitive women's basketball, with a notable performance from Deja Kelly of the Crown, who leads the league in scoring and assists. Jacksonville, boasting a 25-9 record, clinched its championship spot weeks ago. This inaugural season has seen players from the Upshot League secure WNBA contracts, highlighting its potential for player development.
- •Charlotte Crown meets Jacksonville Waves for Upshot League championship on August 29.
- •Deja Kelly leads the league with 17.8 points and 4.1 assists per game.
- •Jacksonville Waves have the league's best record at 25-9, clinching the championship spot early.
- •Two players from the league signed with WNBA teams during the season.
- •Upshot League serves as a development platform for athletes pursuing professional careers.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — How the Upshot League filled a gap in U.S. women's basketball
"As the Upshot League nears the end of its inaugural season, it has shown proof-of-concept and filled a hole in the women's basketball ecosystem.
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