Basketball Australia Under-20 Nationals: The 20 women knocking down the Opals' door after (U18 & Kevin Coombs Nationals)

The Under-20 national championships gave all basketball fans a glimpse of the future... and it looked golden. Check out Mick Randall’s top 20 women on the road to the Opals.

The future of Australian basketball is in good hands.

The Opals are in a great space as the nation revels in the bright twilight of last year’s FIBA World Cup bronze medal, and with an Olympics on the horizon.

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The women’s program at Basketball Australia appears to be in one of its strongest periods, and the proof is in the future stars coming through.

Following last month’s Under-20s National Championships in Geelong, News Corp’s Mick Randall has run his eye over the top 20 young guns knocking down the Opals front door.

His top 20 list is a refresh on the top 20 list going into the Nationals, based off stats, performances and an overall gut feel from being court side.

Check out the list below, and let us know if you agree with his rankings.