JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Waves professional basketball team is celebrating its official launch in the River City on Tuesday.
There will be a panel discussion followed by Q&A with panelists, Jessica Bogia, the Head Coach, Waves players, a moderator and more.
The Waves will make its on-court debut on Friday against the Charlotte Crown at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Watch the Waves on TV
Friday: Waves vs Charlotte Crown, 7 p.m., WJXT
May 30: Waves at Greensboro Groove, 4 p.m., WJXT
June 3: Waves at Charlotte Crown, noon, CW17
June 13: Waves at Greensboro Groove, 4 p.m., WJXT
July 8: Waves at Savannah Steel, noon, CW 17
July 25: Waves at Greensboro Groove, 4 p.m., WJXT
Aug. 15: Waves at Charlotte Crown, 4 p.m., WJXT
Aug. 22: Waves at Savannah Steel, 4 p.m., WJXT
Aug. 23: Waves at Savannah Steel, 4 p.m., WJXT
The Waves will play in the UPSHOT League in its inaugural season. The league intends to bring fresh energy to Women’s Professional Basketball in Jacksonville, Savannah, Charlotte, and Greensboro. This new league aims to elevate elite athletes, expand opportunities, and bridge the gap between women’s sports and the communities that support them, showcasing the next era of basketball.