Leilani Mitchell, Asia Taylor named in WNBL All-Star 5

JUST days before they take on Dandenong in grand final one, Sydney Flames Leilani Mitchell and Asia Taylor have been named in the WNBL All-Star 5.

Opal and Sydney Uni Flames basketballer Leilani Mitchell has made the All-Star 5.

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THE Sydney Uni Flames have received a boost ahead of their grand final test against Dandenong on Saturday with two stars named in the WNBL All-Star 5.

Opal Leilani Mitchell and import Asia Taylor both made the cut in the prestigious annual award.

The pair have been regulars in the team of the week honours and have also snared Player of the Week and Month accolades.

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Sydney Flames basketball player Asia Taylor has made a big impression in her first year in the WNBL.

Also voted in was Perth Lynx scorer Sami Whitcomb, Canberra Capitals star Marianna Tolo and Townsville Fire captain Suzy Batkovic.

The players will be invited to attend the opening game of the grand final series in Sydney on Saturday to received their awards,

Import Jennifer Hamson and Opal Leilani Mitchell.

THE ALL-STAR 5

1. Leilani Mitchell (Sydney Uni Flames)

2. Sami Whitcomb (Perth Lynx)

3. Asia Taylor (Sydney Uni Flames)

4. Marianna Tolo (UC Canberra Capitals)

5. Suzy Batkovic (JCU Townsville Fire)