Empowering Women

Elevating the Game

Breaking Barriers

Sisterhood

Respect the game

ABOUT US

respect the game

What started as a safe space for young female athletes to play has evolved into a movement redefining women’s basketball. At HOOPQUEENS, we believe in creating equitable opportunities, building strong community connections, and showcasing the talent and dedication of women in the sport. We are committed to breaking barriers and ensuring that female athletes receive the recognition, resources, and respect they deserve.

professional league

Our flagship league brings together top-tier talent, offering competitive play and financial support for female athletes.

jr. hoopqueens

A skills and development program for young athletes (ages 4-14), ensuring the future of women’s basketball remains bright.

professional development workshops

With the help of our partners, we provide educational and skill-building workshops focused on personal and professional development for coaches and athletes.

Our Journey

Achieve the perfect harmony between creativity and impact. With Colours, you will:

2020

HOOPQUEENS was founded as a safe space for female athletes to play and connect through our organized pick up runs.

2021

We expanded our programming to include Jr. HOOPQUEENS, offering structured development for young athletes. We also gave out our first HOOPQUEENS education scholarship.

2022

We launched the HOOPQUEENS Summer League, officially introducing a professional, competitive platform for women’s basketball in Canada.

2023

SZN 2 introduced professional development workshops for coaches, officials and athletes to showcase the growth on and off the court.

2024

We strengthened partnerships with organizations, corporations, and community groups to expand resources and opportunities for our athletes.

2025

We are introducing a Front Office structure and a new “The Elam Ending” or final target score format.

THE TEAM

Founder and CEO

Nakissa Koomalsingh, also known as Keesa K, is the founder and CEO of HOOPQUEENS, an organization that started Canada’s first professional women’s basketball league. As a former varsity athlete, Keesa’s exposure to inequity in women’s sports fuelled her passion for improving the reality of women athletes in Canada. She saw a growing need for safe spaces that celebrate and elevate women's basketball to new heights and allow women to train and compete at a high level.

Under her leadership, HOOPQUEENS has evolved into a leading advocate for gender equality in basketball, offering a range of initiatives such as skills development programs and off-the-court opportunities providing tools, resources and mentorship to help players at any point along their athletic journey.

Keesa is on a mission to change the narrative of women in sport and inspire women everywhere to confidently create their own lane.

Mali Nyamadi

Executive Assistant

Delia LeBlanc

Chief of Operations

Adeola Ojo

Chief Communications Officer

Ashley Docking

Chief Marketing Officer

Paris Dryden

Chief Legal Officer

Christopher Francis

Executive Vice President,
Basketball Operations

Our Founding Sponsor

After William Young’s passing in 2021, his daughter, Meghan Yuri Young, found a meaningful way for his legacy to live on by donating his estate—a $20,000 fund, the William Young Growth Fund—to support HOOPQUEENS. This generous act, which Meghan describes as deeply meaningful, ensures her father’s impact will continue to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes. In his honor, the HOOPQUEENS championship trophy is named the William Young Trophy, symbolizing excellence, perseverance, and the lasting impact of his legacy.

OUR PARTNERS