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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Jordin Canada of the Boomers in action during the WNBL match between UC Capitals and Melbourne Boomers at National Convention Centre, on February 24, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

League of her own: Boomer the only choice for WNBL MVP

When Jordin Canada arrived in Melbourne from the WNBA, it wasn’t quite the role she envisioned but it soon became clear the brilliant Melbourne Boomers was the best player in the league.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Alice Kunek of the Fire attempts a free throw shot during the WNBL match between Townsville Fire and Southside Flyers at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on February 21, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

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NBL1 club lands former Opal in major boost

An NBL1 South club has given its finals hopes a major boost with a former Opal set to form part of its 2024 roster in one of the biggest signings in club history.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Saffron Shiels of the Fire warms up before the start of the WNBL match between Townsville Fire and Southside Flyers at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on February 21, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Fire young gun Saffron Shiels’ stunning rise to the WNBL

Saffron Shiels had to juggle her Opals and WNBL debuts while completing year 11. Read about her incredible rise and the key match-ups and burning questions ahead of Sunday’s Sydney game.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Lauren Jackson of Australia and Cayla George of Australia celebrate victory during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group B match between Australia and Serbia at Sydney Superdome, on September 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Cayla George puts Opals bond aside as Flames honour GOAT

Lauren Jackson was Cayla George’s childhood hero and then Opals teammate, but on Sunday, they’ll be WNBL rivals for the last time.

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Mother of all records: WNBL star’s untouchable milestone

Mother of all records: WNBL star’s untouchable milestone

Kelly Wilson will create WNBL history this week setting an incredible games record that may never be broken.

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Revealed: The untold damage caused by a basketball renegade

Revealed: The untold damage caused by a basketball renegade

For all its exciting progress in the last 12 months, Aussie basketball was tarnished by one incident in particular and now that ‘huge disappointment’ has been laid bare.

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Heal fury: Capital punishment blast in illegal video bust

Heal fury: Capital punishment blast in illegal video bust

The Canberra Capitals gained an ‘unfair’ advantage to beat the Sydney Flames in the opening round of the WNBL season and coach Shane Heal wants justice.

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‘Package deal’: Colleges hunting Townsville duo

‘Package deal’: Colleges hunting Townsville duo

Joined at the hip. It is a phrase that perhaps best sums up Townsville basketball guns Rory Hawke and Luca Yates.

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MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: University of Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss speaks to his players during the round two WNBL match between the Melbourne Boomers and the University of Canberra Capitals at McDonalds Mackay Multi Sports Stadium, on November 18, 2020, in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘Unprofessional’: Ref and coach in video scandal

A referee passing on confidential video to a coach in the WNBL has landed both in hot water.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Tiffany Mitchell of the Boomers drives to the basket during the round two WNBL match between Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers at , on December 11, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘Only for Black people’: BA admits blame for braid ban

Basketball Australia has admitted it was an oversight not to remove an outdated rule after a star WNBL import roasted the governing body.

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US star accuses Aussie league of racism

US star accuses Aussie league of racism

An American basketballer has accused Basketball Australia of “racial discrimination” for trying to enforce a rule no longer used elsewhere.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Brittney Sykes of the Capitals reacts during the round one WNBL match between Sydney Flames and University of Canberra Capitals at Qudos Bank Arena, on December 05, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Covid headache for basketball bosses

The WNBL has been forced to cancel the round two clash between the UC Capitals and Sydney University Flames.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after a three-point shot against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half in Game Four of the 2021 WNBA semifinals at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Aces defeated the Mercury 93-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Fresh slap in Cambage-Opals divorce

There were two words conspicuously missing when Opals coach Sandy Brondello spoke about her World Cup squad.

Australian Opals basketball training on the Gold Coast at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Carrara. Player Shyla Heal. Picture: Jerad Williams

Opals won’t be rocked by Cambage snub

With Liz Cambage completely on the outer, Australia has locked in their World Cup squad for the 2022 home tournament.

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