WNBL | Team Preview – UC Capitals
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is getting extremely close to commencing its 2023/24 season, with the opener set to take place on November 1. Last season, there was plenty of excitement as locals and imports alike fired for each of the eight teams, with a plethora of highlights gathering plenty of attention to one […]
WNBL | Team Preview series introduction
ALTHOUGH much of the attention has been focussed on the NBL over recent weeks, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is just weeks away from commencing its upcoming season. The season begins on November 1, with another few months of the best Women’s basketball on our shores set to entertain once again. Last season saw […]
Capitals claim Clark as young gun joins WNBL
THE future of Australian women’s basketball continues to shine, with the UC Capitals adding the services of another promising young gun. Having impressed at both domestic and international level, rising shooting guard Jayda Clark has signed on with the Capitals for the upcoming WNBL season. The shooting guard has showcased her skills across a variety […]
Swain’s strong journey continues with WNBA selection
AFTER producing telling performances on Australian shores to begin her basketball journey, Shaneice Swain has reached the pinnacle, being selected in the second round of the WNBA Draft earlier today. At 19 years of age, Swain has enjoyed a rapid rise to stardom thanks to some excellent play in Australian leagues over the past few […]
WNBL team wrap: UC Capitals
THE WNBL has wrapped for another year, and there was plenty of excitement across the course of the 2023 season. It was a different looking landscape as the campaign rolled on, with contenders rising and falling in a tense finish to the home and away fixture. Ultimately, the strongest side in the Townsville Fire claimed […]
George granted top gong at WNBL Awards
SUNDAY night saw the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) awards handed out on the league’s night of nights, and the highest individual award went to Cayla George of the Melbourne Boomers. George was a straightforward selection for the Suzy Batkovic Medal, having led the league in rebounding, finished second in scoring, and led the Boomers […]
Melbourne marks triple-double in loss
ALTHOUGH HER side could not get over the line, UC Capitals rising youngster Jade Melbourne recorded an eye-catching triple double against the Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Saturday evening. The Lightning proved six points too good for the Capitals, thriving on their points off turnovers and making the opposition pay […]
McKay marvels off the bench
THE BENDIGO Spirit were able to bounce back after a shock loss last weekend to claim a crucial 12-point win over the UC Capitals thanks to an impressive performance from Megan McKay, who was a shining light off the bench. The Spirit were stunned by the Capitals in Round 10, as UC claimed its first […]
Burrell brilliant as Capitals lower Spirit levels with maiden win
THE UC Capitals have finally claimed their first win of the 2022/23 WNBL season, taking down the Bendigo Spirit to the tune of seven points on Wednesday night. After losing their first 10 games, the Capitals were able to get on the board with a gutsy win against a Spirit side that was looking like […]
Swain’s season-best showing sublime in defeat
ALTHOUGH a win was not quite earned for the UC Capitals when they took on the Sydney Uni Flames, a promising sign came in the form of teenager Shaneice Swain‘s strong performance on the offensive end. The Flames were slightly too good for a Capitals side still struggling to gather momentum in season 2022/23, but […]
