WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview – Adelaide Lightning
THE 2021 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returns on December 4, meaning it is time for our season previews to begin. First up is the Adelaide Lightning, who finished sixth in 2020.
Adelaide Lightning
2020 Finish: 6th
Recruits: Alanna Smith (returns from injury), Jasmin Fejo (return from maternity leave), Kiana Williams (USA), Kylee Shook (USA), Samantha Simons (Forestville Eagles), Tayla Brazel (Sturt Sabres)
Squad list:
Alanna Smith
Abigail Wehrung
Chelsea Brook
Ella Batish
Jasmin Fejo
Kiana Williams
Kylee Shook
Marena Whittle
Samantha Simons
Stephanie Talbot
Tayla Brazel
Taylor Ortlepp
Adelaide will be looking to improve on last season’s result after finishing sixth and missing the playoffs.
Lightning has made some key recruits in the off season, including local talent from the NBL1, Samantha Simons and Tayla Brazel, and New York Liberty star Kylee Shook.
Opal Alanna Smith also returns this season after missing the 2020 season due to injury. She was a huge out last season so will be a vital inclusion in the Lightning side as they hope to return to the playoffs in 2021/2022.