The UPSHOT League officially welcomes Greensboro Groove: The newest team to join the league’s growing lineup in women’s professional basketball
Smooth as a behind-the-back dribble. Cool as sweet tea on ice. Rooted in courage and flow — THIS IS GREENSBORO.
A city stitched together by hustle, heart, and heritage. From denim to drive, from factory floors to hardwood floors, We wear our story proudly.
The hum of looms became a soundtrack of perseverance and industry—a “rhythm of the South” that spoke of both hard work and artistry. Now, a new rhythm rises.
A team that moves like music and plays like poetry in motion. It’s in the bounce of the ball. The swing of a pass. The roar of the crowd. The pride of a people. When the Groove moves, the whole city moves with it.
WE LEAN INTO THE BEAT.
And when the beat drops…Greensboro rises.
We are the Greensboro Groove.
Janice M. Washington, Head Coach, Greensboro Groove
Janice M. Washington brings nearly 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, having led Lincoln University (PA) as Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the past four seasons. Washington’s teams won back-to-back CIAA North Division Titles in 2022 and 2023, with Lincoln University’s 21-22 team making their first ever NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament appearance. Washington coached seven All CIAA Team Selections, the 2022 CIAA Player of the Year, the 2023 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year and over 20 CIAA All-Academic Team selections. Washington was named the NSMA “Big House” Gaines National Division II Coach of the Year in 2022 and the CIAA Coach of the Year in 2023. Prior to Lincoln, Washington was the Head Coach at Daytona State College from 2016-21 where she coached 25 All Mid-Florida Conference Selections, 1 Mid-Florida Conference Player of the Year, 7 All State/Region VIII Selections, 1 NJCAA All-American, 29 Mid-Florida Conference Scholar Athletes, 16 All State/Region VIII Scholar Athletes, and 5 Academic All-Americans. She also spent nine years as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Campbell University.
She received her MBA from Campbell University in 2004 and earned her BBA in 2001. As a player, Washington ended her career as Campbell’s leader in games played with 119 career games, with 114 starts. She ranked third in school history for total steals and assists at the time. Washington finished her career as one of the top five leaders for the Atlantic Sun Conference in total assists (572) and ranked tenth in total steals (256).