Double Dribble: Gold Coast’s greatest women’s starting five

Double Dribble this week names the best starting five to ever come out of women’s basketball on the Gold Coast.

Double Dribble this week names the best starting five to ever come out of women’s basketball on the Gold Coast.

JENNY WHITTLE (c)

Lauren Jackson and Jenny Whittle in 2006.

Gold Coast’s most decorated player, Olympian legend. Has to be included on anyone’s list. Stalwart for the Opals, Jenny represented at two Olympics and three world championships.

MEGAN THOMPSON

Megan Thompson. Picture Mike Batterham

Tough as nails guard who got the most out of her ability. Megan played overseas and distinguished herself both in the WNBL and was the MVP of the Queensland state league.

GRETEL TIPPETT

Gretel Tippett, 14, was selected in the Australian under 19 basketball team.

Now starring in netball’s national league and for the Diamonds, she was an incredible junior who made state and national teams. Gretel was a natural of the game and her brothers also had sparkling basketball careers.

JACKIE LEAR

Jackie Lear in 1996.

Played college ball and starred for University of California where she set several records as a guard. Currently Queensland Basketball junior coach.

KAREN OSTROUHOFF

First Gold Coast junior to make it to WNBL level. Karen was a tough player that played better the harder the game got. Currently coaching on the Gold Coast and continues to pass on her knowledge.

Honourable mentions: Anita Smekel, Cassie Dover, Nicole Morris, Tracy Dunsford, Rochelle Brown