Huge growth, $5b short: Minister commits to women’s hoops fix
With over 100,000 more women and girls taking up basketball in Australia since 2022, the federal government has committed to help fix a five billion grassroots participation problem.
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United boss eager to get a feel for the WNBL’s future
Geelong United is keen to understand the grand plans of the WNBL’s new owners, saying it did not want a part of an unsustainable future.
Star’s revealing dress steals the show
Bec Cole has stolen the show at the WNBL Awards night with a risque dress that showed off the star’s ripped physique.
WNBL star veteran caps huge year with MVP while DPOY causes stir
There were no surprises as Lauren Jackson’s top MVP pick Sami Whitcomb finished her master season as the league’s best. Plus, the defensive player award caused a stir. Every award winner.
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Inside the life of the NBA’s favourite content creator
She’s your ‘favourite NBA players favourite photographer,’ but Cassy Athena’s impact is global. The content queen shares how she built a trailblazing career, that has the likes of Steph Curry calling her up.
‘Need to execute for 40’: United undone by Spirit in 15-minute onslaught
Missed lay-ups and poor conversion at the charity stripe plagued Geelong United in Wednesday’s loss to Bendigo, but another area had coach Chris Lucas’ more immediate attention.
United run out of fuel against Fire amid foul count spike
Geelong United didn’t have the answers against an in-form Townsville Fire, with one statistic proving particularly costly. Plus, one player’s season is over as it’s announced she’ll undergo surgery.
MVP out! The 20 women fighting for nation’s best junior mantle
Last year’s MVP is a shock late withdrawal – and now the door is wide open for Australia’s finest young female basketball talent to take the title of U20 nationals best player. See the full top 20 list.
‘Enjoy the hype’: Why Queensland is embracing nationals pressure
An ultra-talented line-up and recent winning pedigree has Queensland primed to attack the Under-20 National Championships. Read the full women’s state-by-state preview.
How the Townsville Fire landed hometown favourite Alex Fowler
Alex Fowler was always destined to return to her beloved hometown team. Read how Townsville secured its local product, plus key match-ups ahead of the Fire’s clash with the Sydney Flames.
From NYC to WNBL: New CEO reveals plans for league’s ’rebirth’
Only two weeks in to her role, new CEO Jennie Sager has opened up on her plans to ‘rebirth’ the WNBL. The media guru revealing how she’s building her army to lead the league into a fresh era.
Shelley trusts instincts on new position, leadership call
Jaz Shelley is looking on the bright side of a positional change in the WNBL this year, as the star guard looks to lead Geelong United to a possible top four finish in year one.
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