NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Out on the court, women's basketball has never been bigger. And never better in New Orleans. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood takes you to see the Silver Slammers, a team of basketball-loving ladies all over 50. Since they first had their hoop dream, which was originally back in 1992, it's been a slam dunk of seasons. Inside the Jefferson Gym, they practice three times a week. Scary Swift! Taylor Swift-themed Skeleton House ‘Terror Swift: The scEras Tour’ They play in tournaments across the country three times a year. They don't live to play basketball. For these ladies, they play basketball to live. And they'll be playing at the Crescent City Classic, a senior women's basketball tournament. It's at Tulane on Saturday, Oct. 5. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts New judge could give Diddy another attempt to win bail 11 inmates charged with attempted escape from Avoyelles Parish Jail 11 Avoyelles Parish inmates face new charges, accused of escaping lockdown cell Super Retriever Series: $75K, dog dock diving and more Drying out for the weekend