Nearly a quarter-century after losing its first WNBA team, Cleveland wants another chance to host one.

A city-based group led by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert plans to submit a proposal for a WNBA expansion team, he said CNBC’s Jessica Golden Wednesday morning.

“We have this unique convergence of infrastructure, culture and these fundamental elements that we believe make Northeast Ohio, and in particular Cleveland, a great opportunity to grow from a WNBA perspective ” Cavaliers CEO Nic Barlage told Golden.

Cleveland was previously home to one WNBA franchise, the Cleveland Rockers, from 1997 to 2003. The team folded after seven strong seasons with an all-time record of 108-112.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has signaled the growing league’s intention to expand to 16 teams by the 2028 season. The Bay Area, Toronto and Portland are expected to receive franchises in the coming years , while Cleveland will join a slew of other cities vying for 16th place.

“The good news is we have strong demand from many cities,” Engelbert said last month via Golden. “I think the more people watch the WNBA and see what we grow here and see these players and the product on the court, the more people are interested in having it in their city.”