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DANDENONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Tahlia Tupaea of the Flames dribbles the ball during the round two WNBL match between Dandenong and Sydney Uni on October 19, 2018 in Dandenong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

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WNBL champion to return to her roots in ‘full circle’ move

The Sydney Flames are set to welcome back a former team champion, with Tahlia Tupaea to wear the Sydney colours once again.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Sami Whitcomb of the Spirit drives to the basket during the round three WNBL match between Sydney Flames and Bendigo Spirit at Quay Centre, on November 13, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

How the Fire will contain red-hot former captain Sami Whitcomb

Australian Opals guard Sami Whitcomb will step into the Fire Pit on Saturday night for the first time since Townsville’s shock semi-final defeat to Perth last season. Read what she can expect to find.

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Sandy Brondello, Mahomes, Tatum Artwork

How Tatum, Mahomes, can fuel Brondello’s WNBA global push

Sandy Brondello is content where she is: trying to give the WNBA the biggest spotlight she can, and she’s joined by NBA and NFL champions in chasing global domination.

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The NBL is set to lean on the AFL and NRL in a bid to attract more Indigenous players to basketball.

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Not enough: NBL’s plan to tap AFL, NRL on Indigenous stars

The NBL has admitted there aren’t enough Indigenous players in the league and has vowed to grow the number, with a plan to tap the AFL and NRL for help.

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Keely Froling of Flames (L) and sister Alicia Froling of the Spirit pose for a photo during the 2022-23 WNBL Season Launch. Photo: Getty Images

Sibling rivalry spills onto court

The WNBL season will go to another level when twin sisters face off this weekend, with one declaring her sibling has “got something coming for her”.

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

Heal a global face for overcoming adversity

Rising Australian basketballer Shyla Heal has experienced her fair share of setbacks in recent times, but she has stood tall.

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Ezi Magbegor and Lauren Jackson.

‘Crazy’: Aussie spills on replacing GOAT

Ezi Magbegor is seen as the next big thing in Australian women’s basketball, but she isn’t feeling pressure to fill Lauren Jackson’s shoes.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Lauren Jackson of Australia reacts after playing her final Opals game during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 3rd place match between Canada and Australia at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

How Jackson helped repair Opals’ Cambage scars

Lauren Jackson bowed out with a stunning display, but she also helped the Opals off the court after Liz Cambage had compromised the team’s culture.

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The Opals proved they can win without Liz Cambage.

Australia doesn’t need Liz Cambage anymore

By claiming the the bronze medal at the World Cup, the Opals entered a new era and proved they don’t need Liz Cambage anymore.

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Australia's Lauren Jackson (C) is lifted in the air by teammates after victory in the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup bronze medal game between Australia and Canada at the Superdome on October 1, 2022, in Sydney. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Paris dreaming? What bronze means for future

What does the future look like for the Opals post-Lauren Jackson? We analyse where Australia goes next and what it learned from the FIBA World Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Siyu Wang and Sijing Huang of China celebrate as Steph Talbot and Cayla George of Australia during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and China at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Steal, late miss haunt Opals in heartbreaking finish

Australia will play for bronze at the Women’s World Cup after squandering two late chances to clinch what would have been a famous semi-final win over China.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lauren Jackson and Marianna Tolo of Australia react following the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and China at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Australia’s ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup loss

Australia’s Opals suffered a heartbreaking loss to China at the basketball World Cup, falling agonisingly short of the gold medal match.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Lauren Jackson of Australia reacts during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Quarterfinal match between Australia and Belgium at Sydney Superdome, on September 29, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘Outrageous’: Australia loses it over star

Australia will play for a medal at the women’s basketball World Cup after Lauren Jackson turned back the clock in a vintage display.

Women's Basketball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Team Australia celebrates victory during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Quarterfinal match between Australia and Belgium at Sydney Superdome, on September 29, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Clinical Opals book blockbuster World Cup semi

The Australian Opals produced one of their finest ever team displays to take down Belgium and book a blockbuster World Cup semi final clash against China.

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