NBA cheerleading

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league with teams in the United States and Canada. Nearly every team, with one exception, has a squad of dancers for cheerleading that are usually involved in dancing, charity work, fundraisers, and modeling.^[1] Recently, some NBA teams have expanded their previously all-girl teams to be more inclusive as part of efforts to appeal to a broader and rapidly growing audience.

The only team currently without traditional NBA dancers is the San Antonio Spurs.^[31] Until 2018, they had a dance squad called the Silver Dancers.

• Deneen Graham (1994) – Miss North Carolina 1983
• Kaylin Reque (2008–11) – Miss Georgia USA 2011
• Laurie Flynn – wife of Matt Schaub

• Michelle Leonardo (2013–present) – Miss New Jersey USA 2012

• Melissa Becraft (2017–present) – dancer, TikToker
• Cassie Yeung (2016–2018) – Chef, TikToker

• Shanon Lersch (2004–09) – Miss Illinois USA 2008
• Ashley Bond (2007–13) – Miss Illinois USA 2009

Maya Hayes (1996–1999) – dancer and choreographer Currently the Founder and President of the National Basketball Dancer Alumni Club est. 2023. She also served as the game day entertainment coordinator and choreographer for the Jr. Basketball League under the direction of Mr. LaVar Ball.

• Cindy Villarreal (1989–90) – choreographer
• Kandi Harris (2004–05) – wife of Hunter Mahan^[32]
• Jill Marie Jones – actress, Toni on Girlfriends
• Maya Hayes (2007–2009) – dancer and choreographer Currently the Founder and President of the National Basketball Dancer Alumni Club est. 2023. She also served as the game day entertainment coordinator and choreographer for the Jr. Basketball League under the direction of Mr. LaVar Ball.

• Lindsey Kovacevich (2005–07) – anchor and reporter of KVAL-TV

• Cassandra Ferguson – contestant on The Bachelor season 18
• Heather Zara – traffic reporter of WDIV-TV

• Bonnie-Jill Laflin (1992–94) – model, actress, television personality

• Natalie Alvarado (1997–2004) – singer and dance team director of the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Casey Potter (2016–2018) –  director of the Houston Texans Cheerleaders

• Angela Sparrow (2006–07) – Miss Illinois USA 2011
• Jocelyn Peck (2013–present) – wife of Stanley Havili

• Eve Torres (2006–07) – wrestler
• Jocelyn Peck (2010–12) – wife of Stanley Havili

• Paula Abdul (1980s) – singer, dancer, choreographer, television personality
• Tina Landon (1980s) – dancer, choreographer
• Emily Harper (2000–03) – actress
• Cindy Leos (2000–01) – dancer, choreographer, celebrity trainer
• Sandra Colton (2002–03) – dancer, author
• Taylour Paige (2010) – dancer, actress
• Leah Van Dale (2010–11) – WWE wrestler
• Natasha Martinez (2011–12) – Miss California USA 2015
• Moon Bloodgood – model, actress
• Vanessa Curry – singer

• Stacey Tookey – dancer, choreographer

• Jessica Sutta (1999–2002) – singer, dancer, actress, member of the pop girl group The Pussycat Dolls
• Trista Rehn (2000–02) – contestant on The Bachelor season 1
• Jenni Croft (2005–06) – contestant on The Bachelor season 11
• Layla El (2004–06) – model, dancer, actress, wrestler
• Hennely Jimenez (2006–07) – Actress, starred in the film 200 mph
• Kristina Akra – reporter for Fox Sports South
• Traci Young-Byron – (8 Year Vet) MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 Lifetime's Bring it Set it up

• Tanya Fischer (2003–04) – Actress of The Defenders
• Bishara Dorre (2008–11) – Miss Wisconsin USA 2014

• Brittany Thelemann – Miss Minnesota USA 2011

• Denise Garvey (1999–2000) – former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New York Knicks dancer, director of the New York Jets Flight Crew
• Keltie Knight(2003–05) – Television entertainment reporter

• Dawn Richard – singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane

• Heather Van Arsdel (1998–2005) – WPTZ news anchor
• Denise Garvey (2001–05) – former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, former New Jersey Nets dancer, director of the New York Jets Flight Crew
• Asia Nitollano (2006–07) – singer, dancer, former Pussycat Doll
• Amanda Grace (2008) – director of the New Jersey Devils Ice Dancers
• Sarah Mitchell – dancer, actress
• Sydney Lotuaco (2015–18) – Contestant of The Bachelor season 23

• Kimberly Sullivan (2008–09) – contestant on The Bachelor season 14
• Ali Dudek – singer (during the team's Seattle days)^[33]

• Megan Clementi (2003–08) – Miss Florida USA 2010
• Trinity McCray – WWE wrestler
• Sandy Fox (1988–91) – Voice actress

• Amber-Joi Watkins (2005–07) – Miss Pennsylvania USA 2011

• Brittany Bell (2006–09) – Miss Arizona USA 2010
• Jenni Croft (2006–09) – contestant on The Bachelor season 11
• Kat Hurd (2013–present) – contestant on The Bachelor season 18
• Tiffany Dunn – singer

• Caysie Torrey (1997–98) – dancer, actress, clothing model
• Shannon Bex (1999–2004) – singer, dancer, former member of Danity Kane

• Vanessa Born (2001–03) – actress and dancer
• Aubrey Aquino – TV reporter and host^[34]

• Nicole Arbour – YouTube comedian and provocateur
• Nikki Grant (2007–09) – actress

• Tiffany Coyne (2000–02) – Co-host and model on Let's Make a Deal on CBS
• Jocelyn Peck (2007–10) – wife of Stanley Havili
• Jessica Sanchez – morning traffic reporter of WKMG-TV

• National Football League Cheerleading

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