Fans Dream Up Names for Possible WNBA Team in Providence

The WNBA continues to dominate when it comes to attendance, growing the league and shining a spotlight on the incredible talent showcased nightly on the court.

East Coast Expansion?

Recently, New England has seen a spike in interest for another WNBA team to come to the area.

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The Connecticut Sun have been the only name in the game (in the area) since its inception in 1999.

Connecticut Sun Moving?

However, change may be coming. In addition to possibly welcoming a new team, word of the Connecticut Sun moving is also on the table and the host city is in the heart of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island's Love of the Game

It's not too farfetched; the Creative Capital of Providence has had a strong basketball following for decades.

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From the collegiate success of the Providence College Friars to hosting opening rounds of March Madness, hoops fans are alive and well in Lil' Rhody.

SouthCoast Shares Name Suggestions

There's still a ways to go, but if the team did move to the Ocean State, what would it be called?

If sold, would "Sun" remain, even if no longer owned by Mohegan Sun?

We asked you to share some ideas for a potential team name and you delivered. Here are some of the suggestions for a possible Providence WNBA team:

• Providence Sun(s)
• The Rhode Island Sun
• Providence Waves
• Providence Phoenix
• New England Sun
• The Dunks