Melbourne WNBL team revived, but it’s not how you’d think
After lying dormant — despite one club’s best efforts to revive it — the Melbourne name will fly again in the WNBL, as a former championship star returns.
Womens Basketball
The 12 teens plotting end to Team USA’s basketball dominance
They just fell short of an almighty World Cup shock, not seen since 1993, but Australia’s brilliant U19 Gems have shown Team USA the world is catching up. Here are the 12 teens at the forefront.
‘Blew up’: How Opals’ saviour beat the clock to make hoops history
Just when it looked like Australia would cruise to a first-ever Asia Cup gold, a Japan salvo threatened to cruelly rip away history. Here’s how a new Aussie hero beat the clock and rescued the Opals.
The WNBA is thriving, so what can the WNBL learn from it?
Fuelled by the next gen star power, the WNBA is experiencing record breaking success, so what can the WNBL learn from it ahead of its new era? Code Sports investigates.
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The ‘out-of-the-blue’ phone call that changed new Opal’s life
On her way to practice with her second-tier team, one phone call would change Alex Fowler’s life for good. Three months later, she’s part of a new-look Opals Asia Cup squad that is eyeing history.
The new Aussie back-court duo taking on America’s capital
Jade Melbourne has settled into pro ball, Georgia Amoore has conquered college, and they’ve reunited in America’s capital. Code Sports checked in on Amoore’s ACL status, taking on the political state, and wind it back to the mischief caused at the AIS.
Venom strike on experience WNBL forward
Geelong Venom has unveiled its second signing ahead of this summer’s WNBL season, days after the franchise announced its new name change.
New home: Opal’s perfect reply to ‘f***ing wild’ retirement talk
Memo to media and fans: don’t bother asking Cayla George when she’s retiring. The bronzed Opal won’t be giving the game away any time soon as she enters an 18th WNBL season in new colours.
Bourne to be a Flyer: Opal-in-waiting escapes Lightning tumult
Isabelle Bourne defied the turmoil in Adelaide to become one of the WNBL’s most-sought-after young free agents. On the cusp of her Opals dream, she’s found a new home under a familiar face.
‘Text me’: Aussie’s dream collab with NBA MVP, best draft day fits
We look back on some of the wild, weird and wonderful get ups in draft history and speaks to Aussie Georgia Amoore about her incredible WNBA draft collab with NBA great Russell Westbrook.
Geelong inch closer to new WNBL name, fans set to decide
A year after entering the WNBL, Geelong United is on the cusp of changing its name, with two options on the table and its supporters set to decide the final moniker. Find out all the details.
Adding fuel to the Fire: Townsville lands rising Opals talent for WNBL
The Townsville Fire have made their first big splash of the WNBL free agency period, signing up an Australian Opal to a two-year contract. Find out why coach Shannon Seebohm was “ecstatic” to get her on board.
Official agreement reached on Lightning name as free agency looms
A mutually beneficial agreement has been reached that Adelaide’s WNBL team will keep the name it has had for all but one of its 33 seasons.
‘Messed with my mind’: WNBL talent lifts lid on injury nightmare
A devastating injury wiped out Taylor Mole’s first WNBL season in Geelong. The forward opens up on her 10-month journey back to the basketball court, and the NBL1 ‘grudge match’ awaiting United.
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