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 […]
Lynx bounce back behind Whitcomb
AFTER a disappointing loss last weekend, the Perth Lynx have gotten themselves back on the winners’ list after downing the UC Capitals to the tune of 14 points at National Convention Centre Canberra on Wednesday night. The result was secured thanks to a towering performance from Lynx skipper Sami Whitcomb, who produced a huge second […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 3
WITH the WNBL taking a week off over the current weekend, it provides the perfect opportunity to see where the season is at after three rounds. There were some big wins in Round 3 and some strong individual performances as sides like Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire remaining undefeated after some impressive performances from their […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 2
THE SECOND round of the WNBL has come and gone, and the competition’s contenders and improvers continues to take shape as the fixture rolls on. The Townsville Fire, Bendigo Spirit and Southside Flyers have all started the season unbeaten, emerging as title contenders in the early stages of the fixture. While there is a long […]
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| Rank | Player | Position | Height | G | GS | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | EFF |
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| 1 |  Brittney Sykes | Guard | 175cm | 17 | 17 | 44.958 | 71.429 | 27.586 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 15.1 | 286 |
| 2 |  Kelsey Griffin | Forward | 188cm | 15 | 15 | 43.850 | 67.647 | 34.286 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 14.1 | 258 |
| 3 | Brittany Smart | Guard | 177cm | 16 | 15 | 40.268 | 80.000 | 38.462 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 10.3 | 142 |
| 4 | Mikaela Ruef | Forward-Center | 190cm | 12 | 9 | 45.361 | 66.667 | 29.412 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.1 | 157 |
| 5 | Jade Melbourne | Guard | 178cm | 16 | 1 | 38.400 | 78.261 | 26.316 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 8.1 | 95 |
| 6 | Tahlia Tupaea | Guard | 175cm | 14 | 4 | 42.308 | 75.000 | 45.238 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 6.7 | 103 |
| 7 | Kelly Wilson | Guard | 170cm | 16 | 16 | 37.615 | 87.500 | 32.558 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 6.4 | 169 |
| 8 | Alex Bunton | Center | 196cm | 16 | 5 | 51.220 | 61.538 | 28.571 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 6.4 | 115 |
| 9 | Shaneice Swain | Guard | 176cm | 5 | 0 | 38.889 | 50.000 | 30.000 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6 |
| 10 | Alicia Froling | Forward | 187cm | 16 | 7 | 44.118 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 54 |
| 11 | Abby Cubillo | Guard | 163cm | 16 | 1 | 22.222 | 62.500 | 12.500 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 12 | Casey Samuels | Forward | 183cm | 7 | 1 | 10.000 | 50.000 | 11.111 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | -6 |
| 13 | Abby Solway | Guard | 163cm | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Gemma Potter | Forward-Guard | 184cm | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bronte Corke | Forward | 182cm | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -1 |
| Date | Game | Time/Results | Court | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  UC Capitals vs Southside | 81 - 97 | National Convention Centre | Recap | |
 Bendigo vs UC Capitals | 86 - 74 | Bendigo Stadium | Recap | |
 Melbourne vs UC Capitals | 78 - 57 | Gippsland Indoor Stadium | Recap | |
| UC Capitals vs Bendigo | 92 - 85 | National Convention Centre | Recap | |
 UC Capitals vs Townsville | 62 - 77 | National Convention Centre | Recap | |
 Sydney Uni vs UC Capitals | 81 - 70 | Qudos Bank Arena | Recap | |
| Southside vs UC Capitals | 75 - 54 | State Basketball Centre | Recap | |
| Sydney Uni vs UC Capitals | 87 - 72 | Qudos Bank Arena | Recap | |
 UC Capitals vs Perth | 83 - 97 | National Convention Centre | Recap | |
| UC Capitals vs Southside | 72 - 92 | National Convention Centre | Recap |
More fuel to the Flames with another big signing
AFTER a disappointing WNBL campaign during the 2022/23 season, the Sydney Flames appear intent on returning as contenders, and added another impressive signing during the 2023 free agency period. Having added Tess Madgen over the past few weeks, the Flames have acquired another superstar, announcing the signing of Lauren Nicholson in another massive coup. Nicholson […]
Madgen makes move to ignite Flames
THE WNBL free agency provides the opportunity to a number of teams that underperformed recently to retool and climb the standings once again. The first few days off the 2023 free agency period have indicated that will be the case for the Sydney Flames, who finished at the bottom of the standings last season but […]
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 […]
WNBL team wrap: Townsville Fire
THE WNBL has wrapped up 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 […]
WNBL team wrap: Southside Flyers
THE WNBL has wrapped up 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 […]
WNBL team wrap: Melbourne Boomers
THE WNBL has wrapped up 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 […]
2023 WNBL team wrap: Perth Lynx
THE WNBL has wrapped up 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 […]
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: Bendigo Spirit
THE WNBL has wrapped up 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 […]
WNBL team wrap: Sydney Flames
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 […]
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 […]
Lynx bounce back behind Whitcomb
AFTER a disappointing loss last weekend, the Perth Lynx have gotten themselves back on the winners’ list after downing the UC Capitals to the tune of 14 points at National Convention Centre Canberra on Wednesday night. The result was secured thanks to a towering performance from Lynx skipper Sami Whitcomb, who produced a huge second […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 3
WITH the WNBL taking a week off over the current weekend, it provides the perfect opportunity to see where the season is at after three rounds. There were some big wins in Round 3 and some strong individual performances as sides like Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire remaining undefeated after some impressive performances from their […]
