@DonnaOrender

passionate pursuer of life, founder Generation W, author of Wowsdom, frmr Pres WNBA, co-founder of UPSHOT League, athlete, mom & inspired by the possibilites

 Jacksonville, FL
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Joined February 2009
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Vintage WNBA@WNBA_vintageOct 17
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Pitt Basketball@Pitt_WBBSep 8
Back in the 412! We are excited to welcome Shavonte Zellous back to Pitt as an assistant coach 🔵🟡
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Sportico
@SporticoSep 1
🎟️ RISE Registration closes on Friday, Sept. 4. New speakers added, timely conversations and an in-depth look at women' sports - secure your spot now! Register: sporticolive.com/rise2026/be… Full Speaker List: sporticolive.com/rise2026/sp… Thank you to our sponsors! @TheWNBPA @GeniusSports | @KnowWhatIsNext
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this was a privilege - women’s sports are surging and to gather to share stories and reflect was poserful - thx to all who was part of the UPswing! @upshotleague @savsteelupshot @mistyskipper @gsogrooveupshot
Rob from Chester, Pa@knoxrob1Sep 1
From the pioneers who helped build the game to the leaders creating its next opportunities, the Emerge & Surge luncheon captured exactly what this moment in women’s sports feels like: Honoring the past. Empowering the present. And building the future. Enjoy my TikTok video.
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Rob from Chester, Pa@knoxrob1Aug 31
Good morning!! Sharing my 2,500+ word game story from Saturday’s @upshotleague championship game for the @TheIXSports The Upshot League sure knows how to party! I take you inside an unforgettable night while connecting the threads of WBB excellence. theixsports.com/features/sig…

MVP Deja Kelly lifts Charlotte to Upshot crown | The IX Basketball

Deja Kelly scored 29 points and grabbed six rebounds to help Charlotte rally and earn the Ann Meyers Drysdale MVP award.

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Deja Kelly
@dejakelly25Aug 30
What a blessing. Thank you GOD! 🥹
UPSHOT League@upshotleagueAug 30
Congrats to Deja Kelly on winning the first-ever Ann Meyers Drysdale MVP trophy at the inaugural UPSHOT Championship game. 🏆
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Charlotte took care of business with a comeback win to take the first ever league championship. @upshotleague @cltcrownupshot @DonnaOrender
Charlotte Crown@cltcrownupshotAug 30
👑 CROWNED 👑
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Mia O'Brien
@MiaOBrienTVAug 24
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK 🏆 is here in @upshotleague & on "Talk It Up!" 2 PM - @cltcrownupshot's Schaquilla Nunn 2:30 PM - @jaxwavesupshot's Rennia Davis (in-studio!) ⏰ 2 PM EST 📺 youtube.com/@ActionSportsJax
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what a great opportunity - learn and have fun with great coaches on the championship floor at vystar arena!!
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🌟 THE WAVES ARE MAKING HISTORY AS YOUR FIRST-EVER UPSHOT LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPS!! 🏆☝️
Group of Jacksonville Waves basketball players celebrating a victory on the court. Confetti is falling, and the text reads "2026 Regular Season Champions" with the Upshot Women's Professional Basketball logo.

ALT Group of Jacksonville Waves basketball players celebrating a victory on the court. Confetti is falling, and the text reads "2026 Regular Season Champions" with the Upshot Women's Professional Basketball logo.

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so proud of our team's coaches, athletes and bball ops leadership!! OPPORTUNITY - creates opportunities! way to go Christyn
LiveWire Sports Media@LiveWireSports1Aug 14
Upshot up and running @gsogrooveupshot @DonnaOrender let’s go
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A second player from the Upshot League is making the jump to the WNBA. Former UConn guard Christyn Williams has signed with the Dallas Wings. usatoday.com/story/sports/wn…

Dallas Wings sign former UConn guard from Upshot League to play in WNBA

A second player from the Upshot League is making the jump to the WNBA. Former UConn guard Christyn Williams has signed with the Dallas Wings.

usatoday.com
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Rob from Chester, Pa@knoxrob1Aug 14
The @upshotleague’s 2nd player to sign with a WNBA is Christyn Williams to the Dallas Wings from the Greensboro Groove.
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More here on the Dallas Wings signing Christyn Williams. The former UConn guard is the second player from the @upshotleague to join the WNBA: usatoday.com/story/sports/wn…

Dallas Wings sign former UConn guard from Upshot League to play in WNBA

A second player from the Upshot League is making the jump to the WNBA. Former UConn guard Christyn Williams has signed with the Dallas Wings.

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Wendell Epps@epps_wendellAug 14
Great to see a Greensboro Groove player earn a WNBA Contract! Christyn Williams, a former UConn Husky player will get to reunite with Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd in Dallas. She averaged 9.6 PPG in 14 GP with the Groove in the @upshotleague season.
Greensboro Groove@gsogrooveupshotAug 14
Moving UP ⬆️ Christyn Williams is the second UPSHOT League player to earn a WNBA contract, signing a developmental contract with the Dallas Wings!
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Second player from the @upshotleague to receive a WNBA contract.
Dallas Wings
@DallasWingsAug 14
The Dallas Wings have signed Christyn Williams as a developmental player.
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Andy Kaufmann@AKaufmann18Aug 14
Congratulations to Christyn Williams of the @gsogrooveupshot on signing with the @DallasWings. The second player from the @upshotleague to earn a WNBA contract this season - and we are so proud of her. Let's go UPSHOT!
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Moving UP ⬆️ Christyn Williams is the second UPSHOT League player to earn a WNBA contract, signing a developmental contract with the Dallas Wings!
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UPSHOT League@upshotleagueAug 14
2 & counting. @gsogrooveupshot guard Christyn Williams signed with @dallaswings becoming 2nd UPSHOT League player from inaugural season to land @WNBA contract. "UPSHOT is about showing UP. The talent in this league shows up to win" @DonnaOrender The Future is UP #UPSHOTLeague
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You’ve seen her on the court. Now go Beneath the Surface with Khayla Pointer. ▶️ Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/4cn8U5B
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