Greensboro Groove
| Greensboro Groove | |
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| League | UpShot League |
| Founded | January 29, 2025 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| History | 2026– |
| Arena | Novant Health Fieldhouse |
| Capacity | 2,118 |
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Team colors | Cool green, new blue, white |
| Head coach | Janice M. Washington |
| Ownership | Zawyer Sports & Entertainment |
| Website | GrooveUpShot.com |
The Greensboro Groove are a professional women's basketball franchise set to compete in the inaugural season of the UpShot League, a new women’s developmental/professional basketball league in the United States. The team is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.
History
[edit]The franchise was unveiled in October 2025 as part of the first wave of teams in the UpShot League.
On December 8, 2025, the UpShot League announced the opening weekend matchups for each team. Greensboro is scheduled to open its season on May 15–16, 2026, against the Savannah Steel.[1]
Coach
[edit]Janice M. Washington was appointed as the head coach in October 2025. Washington brings nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including leading Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) to back‑to‑back CIAA North Division titles, and previous coaching roles at Daytona State College and Campbell University.[2]
Name
[edit]The team name, "Groove," and its branding were designed to reflect cultural elements associated with Greensboro. The logo uses colors referred to by the team as "cool green" and "new blue.[3]
Arena
[edit]Home games are to be held at Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro, which is also home to the Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets. The venue has a capacity of 2,118. The league will play a season of 40 games, 20 home and 20 away.[4]
Ownership
[edit]The UpShot League is operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.[2]
Personnel
[edit]Current roster
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References
[edit]- ↑ "The dates are set. A new season brings new opportunities as our communities rise together. Players shine, fans connect, and joy multiplies in every arena. The Future is UP!🏀". X.com. UPSHOT League. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- 1 2 Allman, Megan. "UPSHOT Women's Basketball League unveils new Greensboro team name and head coach". WFMYNews2.com. WFMY-TV. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ Ford, David. "The Greensboro Groove brings professional women's basketball to the Gate City". WFDD.org. WFDD. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "UPSHOT LEAGUE, the New Women's Professional Basketball League, Unveils GREENSBORO GROOVE". GSOComplex.com. Oak View Group. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
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