Denver's WNBA Dreams: From Historic Legacy to WNBA Expansion Hopes

If you're a fan of the WNBA like me, you've probably been wondering if Denver is finally getting its own team. Well, hold on to your basketballs because we've got some exciting news! WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently made a visit to Denver, meeting with potential investors and checking out potential facilities. Could Denver be the next city to join the WNBA? Let's dive into this story and explore the possibilities!

[A Quick Look Back]
Before we go all-in on Denver's WNBA dreams, let's take a quick trip down memory lane. Did you know that Colorado has some serious history with pro women's basketball? Back in 1996, we had the Colorado Xplosion, the state's first women's basketball team. They were part of the American Basketball League (ABL) and even snagged the conference championship in their first season—talk about making a statement! I mean, this team had some seriously talented players.

[Some Fun History Nuggets]
Now, let me drop a couple of fascinating facts about the Xplosion. Have you heard of Sylvia Crawley? She's currently an assistant coach at North Carolina, but back in the day, she played in the ABL. And get this, before Lisa Leslie ever dunked in a Sparks uniform, Sylvia Crawley pulled off an incredible blindfolded dunk in the ABL Slam Dunk contest. Yes, you heard me right, a Women's Slam Dunk contest! I don't know about you, but that would've been worth the price of admission. And guess what? I've got a special video lined up about that jaw-dropping dunk contest—so stay tuned!

But wait, there's more! How about Debbie Black? Standing at just 5 ft 3, she pulled off the impossible. On December 8, 1996, she had an insane performance, scoring 10 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, dishing out 12 assists, AND recording a mind-blowing 10 steals. Yeah, you heard me right, a quadruple double! Talk about some serious skills. I couldn't resist sharing that fun little history lesson with you.
0:22 - WNBA expansion talks
2:14 - WNBA goes to Denver
3:09 - Colorado investment group
3:47 - Colorado's history for womens basketball
5:24 - Sylvia Crawley dunks
8:41 - Colorado Chill
9:48 - Photos
10:13 - My thoughts

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