This list covers 18 basketball teams, running alphabetically from “Washington Wizards” to “WBC Wels.” The group spans the NBA and WNBA, G League development squads, NCAA Division I college programs, and international clubs from Australia, New Zealand, and Austria. Together they show how the sport operates at every level, from elite professional franchises to college programs that groom future pros and overseas leagues that keep the game growing worldwide.

Basketball teams are organized groups of players who compete together under a shared name, city, or institution, following the same set of rules in leagues ranging from the NBA to college conferences and international circuits. Many carry decades of history, like the Washington Wizards’ 1978 championship run as the Bullets or Weber State’s connection to NBA guard Damian Lillard. Others, such as the G League affiliates, exist mainly to develop the next generation of talent.

Below you’ll find the table with Team, country, city, league, and Description.

Team: the official name of the basketball team, helping you quickly identify each entry on the list.

Country: the nation where the team is based, useful for understanding its regional or international context.

City: the specific city or town the team calls home, giving you a clearer sense of its local roots.

League: the competition the team plays in, so you know its level of play and where it fits in the basketball world.

Description: a short summary of the team’s background, achievements, or notable players, giving you useful context at a glance.

Basketball Teams

Teamcountrycityleague
Washington WizardsUnited StatesWashington, D.C.NBA
Washington MysticsUnited StatesWashington, D.C.WNBA
Westchester KnicksUnited StatesWhite Plains, New YorkNBA G League
Windy City BullsUnited StatesHoffman Estates, IllinoisNBA G League
Wisconsin HerdUnited StatesOshkosh, WisconsinNBA G League
Wollongong HawksAustraliaWollongongNBL
Wellington SaintsNew ZealandWellingtonNew Zealand NBL
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsUnited StatesWinston-Salem, North CarolinaNCAA Division I
Washington HuskiesUnited StatesSeattle, WashingtonNCAA Division I
West Virginia MountaineersUnited StatesMorgantown, West VirginiaNCAA Division I
Wichita State ShockersUnited StatesWichita, KansasNCAA Division I
Wisconsin BadgersUnited StatesMadison, WisconsinNCAA Division I
Winthrop EaglesUnited StatesRock Hill, South CarolinaNCAA Division I
Wright State RaidersUnited StatesDayton, OhioNCAA Division I
Weber State WildcatsUnited StatesOgden, UtahNCAA Division I
Western Kentucky HilltoppersUnited StatesBowling Green, KentuckyNCAA Division I
Western Michigan BroncosUnited StatesKalamazoo, MichiganNCAA Division I
WBC WelsAustriaWelsAustrian Basketball Superliga

Descriptions

Washington Wizards
The NBA franchise representing the U.S. capital, known for stars like Wes Unseld and John Wall and its 1978 championship as the Bullets.
Washington Mystics
A WNBA franchise that won the 2019 league championship, built around standout forward Elena Delle Donne.
Westchester Knicks
The G League development affiliate of the New York Knicks, used to groom prospects and rehab NBA players.
Windy City Bulls
The Chicago Bulls’ G League affiliate, serving as a proving ground for young talent near the Chicago metro area.
Wisconsin Herd
The Milwaukee Bucks’ developmental affiliate, helping prepare players for NBA rotations through the G League system.
Wollongong Hawks
A historic Australian NBL club and one of the league’s founding teams, known for a passionate coastal fan base.
Wellington Saints
One of New Zealand’s most successful basketball clubs, having claimed numerous national league titles over the decades.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
An Atlantic Coast Conference program with a storied history, including Tim Duncan’s standout college career in the 1990s.
Washington Huskies
A Pac-12 program known for producing NBA talent and competing in the historic Alaska Airlines Arena, now Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
West Virginia Mountaineers
A Big 12 program famed for its raucous home crowds and deep NCAA tournament runs, including a 2010 Final Four appearance.
Wichita State Shockers
An American Athletic Conference team best remembered for its 2013 Final Four run led by Fred VanVleet and Cleanthony Early.
Wisconsin Badgers
A Big Ten powerhouse with back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2014 and 2015 under coach Bo Ryan.
Winthrop Eagles
A Big South Conference program known for consistent conference titles and periodic NCAA tournament appearances.
Wright State Raiders
A Horizon League member that has made several NCAA tournament trips behind strong mid-major competitiveness.
Weber State Wildcats
A Big Sky Conference team with a long tradition of producing scoring talent, including NBA guard Damian Lillard.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
A Conference USA program with a rich basketball tradition dating back to standout teams of the 1970s and 1990s.
Western Michigan Broncos
A Mid-American Conference team competing for the league title, playing home games at University Arena.
WBC Wels
An Austrian professional club based in Wels, competing regularly in the country’s top-flight basketball league.
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