Greensboro Groove
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
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.
Coach
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.
Name
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.
Arena
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.
Ownership
The UpShot League is operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.