Why Houston Deserves the Next WNBA Expansion Team

The WNBA has made it clear: expansion is coming. And if you’re looking at basketball hotbeds, few cities make more sense than Houston.

From the Houston Comets dynasty that launched the league to the city’s powerhouse grassroots girls’ programs, Houston has a history and culture that screams women’s basketball. Add in one of the largest youth hoops pipelines in the country, and you’ve got a city ready to support the next generation of stars.

The return of a WNBA franchise to Houston would give local fans a chance to relive the excitement of the Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson era — while also inspiring the thousands of girls currently lacing up for AAU tournaments and high school gyms.

For athletes who call Houston home, the chance to see pro players up close makes the dream feel more reachable. And that’s what Hooper Athletics is about: celebrating every stage of the game, from blacktop battles to pro arenas.

👉 Represent Houston’s hoops culture with our Built on Blacktop Hoodie. Because every dynasty starts with pickup games under the Texas sun.

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