WNBL | Team Preview series – Adelaide Lightning
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 […]
Opals confirm squad for Asia Cup
A TRIO of World Cup bronze medalists and headline a 12-player squad to compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup next week. The final squad announcement was made this morning with three of the dozen players in line for their Opals debut at the home event, which tips off next Monday, June 26. The […]
Lightning re-sign exciting youngster
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) free agency period opened last week, and Adelaide Lightning made sure to lock away the services of one of the best young guns in the competition. The 2022/23 season saw the emergence of Isobel Borlase as one of the most exciting players in Australian basketball. Suiting up for the […]
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 […]
Young Gems bring Championship home
THE Australian Gems have claimed its first-ever Under 18 FIBA Asian Championship over the last few days, emerging winners in the championship game against the reigning champs in China, who have been dethroned after five consecutive titles. It was the perfect way to cap off a dominant series from the Aussies, who announced their intentions […]
