Olympic uncertainty as injuries hit for star Opals
Just a day after the squad was named for the Olympics, the Opals have been hit with a pair of injuries that could unsettle their Paris preparations.
Womens Basketball
Jackson’s gruelling process to secure spot on fifth Olympic team
After a relentless lead up to being named in her fifth Olympic team, Lauren Jackson has locked in her ticket to Paris and will bring her whole family along for the journey as the Opals plan for a return to the podium.
Opals lock in Paris squad, Jackson crowns comeback
The Opals have locked in a 12-strong squad for Paris that is full of WNBA talent, while 43-year-old icon Lauren Jackson has been called up for her fifth Olympic Games.
‘No one’s going to die’: lid on for Garbin girls amid Olympic hope
Darcee Garbin prefers to leave the limelight to gold-medal Diamond sister Sophie and just be “Darcee, the basketballer”. In a few days time, though, she might be ‘Garbin, the Olympian’.
More Stories
WNBL players caught in crossfire as BA, owners go to war
In what looms as a flashpoint in the WNBL’s 43-year history, bleeding club owners have united to fight Basketball Australia over the league’s future. And it’s getting messy.
Basketball Australia rules on trans player
A transgender basketball player at the centre of a storm around her playing eligibility has learned her fate in a landmark decision.
‘Looks unhealthy’: insane take on WNBL’s fittest player
Bec Cole is often on the receiving end of some abhorrent abuse but it’s the comments on her body that are the most jarring.
How ‘special’ Swain built path to the WNBA
Natural talent sharpened by countless hours across several years – and states – has taken Shaneice Swain from FNQ to the bright lights of Hollywood.
America erupts over powerful image
A photo showing a basketball star taunting her opponent has divided the US, with accusations of bad sportsmanship and racism.
Bogut’s fiery feud with star over trans storm
Andrew Bogut has become embroiled in a tense feud with a basketball star after she accused him of inciting physical threats against her.
Physical threats: Bogut feud erupts over trans debate
An Australian Opal has accused online followers of Andrew Bogut of threatening her with physical violence over the debate regarding a trans participant in the women’s NBL1 competition.
Sweetest 16: Fire romp to WNBL title with awe-inspiring streak
Townsville capped one of the WNBL’s greatest winning streaks in stunning fashion, romping past Southside Flyers to end a title march which started more than two months ago.
Final thoughts from each team ahead of WNBL grand final
As the Townsville Fire and Southside Flyers prepare to play the first game of the WNBL grand-final series, both team’s coaches and star players weighed in on Saturday night’s big game.
Dolphins appoint Snakes assistant to lead coaching role
New Cairns Dolphins coach Sam Gruggen has called for more attention to be paid to women’s basketball after the success of Opals star Cayla George.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/basketball/womens-basketball/page/19