08/31/2026
MEET LUMA! ✨🐦🏀
One year ago this weekend, Novas Hoops held our very first clinic. As we celebrate how much our community has grown since that first weekend, we can’t imagine a better moment to introduce the newest member of our crew: Luma the Spontaneous Hummingbird! 💫
We love seeing the mascots, traditions and larger-than-life team spirit surrounding our favorite WNBA teams recently. They help turn a team into a community and give fans a symbol to rally around.
We believe our girls deserve that same kind of magic. 🪄
You don’t have to be a professional organization to create something meaningful. Novas hoopers now have a symbol that represents who they are, what they bring to the court and the community they are building together. ✨
Inspired by the Anna’s hummingbirds that make their home throughout our local landscape, Luma’s story begins along the Albany and Berkeley shoreline. You might imagine her zipping among the wildflowers and trees of the Albany Bulb, the Berkeley Marina and César Chávez Park before flying into a Novas gym. 😄
Just like the community she represents, Luma belongs to more than one neighborhood. She connects the places where our families live, play and come together.
Luma is quick, fearless and full of unstoppable energy. She moves through challenges with speed and precision, reminding us that athletes of all sizes can make a huge impact.
Most importantly, Luma embodies everything we see in our Novas hoopers. She is curious and courageous. She competes with joy. She brings her own spark while making her whole crew stronger. And she’s always ready to spread her wings and try something new.
Over the past year, we’ve watched our players grow in their skills, confidence and belief in what they can do. Luma represents the energy, heart and potential in every girl who steps onto the court with us.
As we celebrate one year of Novas, please help us welcome Luma! 💗💙
Here’s to all the places we’ll fly together next. ✨
