Johnston jumps into college system successfully
FOR many players that enter the college basketball system, the first season is a dramatic change of pace and things can be tough. However, that was not the case for Will Johnston, who had no troubles adjusting to life as a member of the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. There has been less attention on […]
Ayres adds bows to her game in third season
ALTHOUGH Aussies are beginning to make their mark in the collegiate system from the get-go, there are still a number of players that are continuing to show improvement with a few years under their belt. That is certainly the case for Sharna Ayres, who has spent the last three years in the NCAAW, and recently […]
Pepper powers to next level in junior campaign
OF the Aussies making a mark overseas, much of the attention goes to those suiting up for some of the higher profile schools. However, there are still Australian players making a serious impact on other teams, such as Elijah Pepper, who has been showing an impressive level of development each year. A valued member of […]
Dell’Orso delivers in debut season
THE 2022/23 NCAAM season saw the injection of some Australian talent into the collegiate system, with a number of players yielding positive results. Although many of the eye-catching Aussies had years under their belt coming into the season, there were a few freshman that started their time in the system in strong fashion. One of […]
Rock-solid Stone steps up for Detroit
ONE of the most exciting parts of the 2022/23 collegiate season was the number of Aussies that took a step forward in their individual games, continuing to make a name for themselves on the big stage. After spending the first two years of his collegiate career showing glimpses of a strong player, Jayden Stone took […]
Palmer pushes career further with increased opportunity
THE AUSTRALIAN presence in the NCAAW continues to become more prominent year after year, with scouts looking to the land down under to try and recruit some of the best female players in the world. One player who has worked her way onto a college roster is Isabel Palmer, who has suited up for the […]
Bairstow backs up breakout with strong senior season
AFTER emerging as one of the stronger young Australian basketball players in the world last year, Sean Bairstow showed it was no fluke with another terrific season with the Utah State Aggies in the NCAAM in 2022/23. Bairstow had somewhat of a breakout season in his junior campaign, boosting his numbers in a big way […]
Bourne back to her best in junior campaign
THE Nebraska Cornhuskers are home to a few Australian players in the NCAAW, including forward Isabelle Bourne, who is fresh off her junior season with the team. Along with Jaz Shelly, Bourne suited up for the Cornhuskers during the 2022/23 season, and was one of the team’s better performers, delivering a strong level of consistency […]
Leaupepe making large leaps for Lions
AMONG the Aussies producing solid campaigns at NCAAM level was Keli Leaupepe, who continues to shine for the Loyola Marymount Lions in a big way. He has emerged as a fan favourite during his time with the team, and took things to the next level during the 2022/23 season. It was a career-best season during […]
Mackinnon makes moves in maiden season
THE Australian presence is as prominent as ever in the NCAAM, with a large number of Aussie imports playing a part in the 2022/23 season. One of the bigger contributors was Max Mackinnon, who suited up for the Elon Phoenix in his first season at collegiate level. A highly touted youngster and development player with […]
