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What if Louisville had a WNBA team?

The women’s basketball program at the University of Louisville is top-notch, but what would a WNBA expansion look like?

A graphic of a giant basketball behind the Louisville skyline in shades of purple.

We can just feel a WNBA expansion on the horizon.

Graphic by LOUtoday

Louisville is a hot spot for sports. Think: Racing Louisville, the only top-tier professional sports team in Kentucky. And the University of Louisville women’s basketball team absolutely cooked in the NCAA Tournament.

This begs the question: What would a new WNBA franchise look like in Louisville? It’s possible — the WNBA is expanding quickly, and Mayor Craig Greenberg has expressed interest in the past. Plus, the KFC Yum! Center is right there.

So let’s build a make-believe team. What would the name be? The mascot? Which coach would you poach?

Answer below to build the dream team.

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