United undone by clinical Lynx in penultimate WNBL round
Geelong United was no match for a playoff bound Perth on Friday night, with the Lynx a clinical force on offence. Plus, the numbers behind Hannah Hank’s steep improvement.
Womens Basketball
‘I’m done’: Aussie basketball GOAT’s ‘epic ride’ over
It’s been five months since Australian basketball GOAT Lauren Jackson claimed a fifth Olympic medal. One of the greatest competitors in sporting history is finally ready to say “I’m done”, as she tells MICHAEL RANDALL.
The GOAT returns to the WNBL… again
Australia’s basketball GOAT is set to join the WNBL as the league prepares to embark on its new era.
Inside the life of the NBA’s favourite content creator
She’s your ‘favourite NBA players favourite photographer,’ but Cassy Athena’s impact is global. The content queen shares how she built a trailblazing career, that has the likes of Steph Curry calling her up.
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‘Need to execute for 40’: United undone by Spirit in 15-minute onslaught
Missed lay-ups and poor conversion at the charity stripe plagued Geelong United in Wednesday’s loss to Bendigo, but another area had coach Chris Lucas’ more immediate attention.
United run out of fuel against Fire amid foul count spike
Geelong United didn’t have the answers against an in-form Townsville Fire, with one statistic proving particularly costly. Plus, one player’s season is over as it’s announced she’ll undergo surgery.
MVP out! The 20 women fighting for nation’s best junior mantle
Last year’s MVP is a shock late withdrawal – and now the door is wide open for Australia’s finest young female basketball talent to take the title of U20 nationals best player. See the full top 20 list.
‘Enjoy the hype’: Why Queensland is embracing nationals pressure
An ultra-talented line-up and recent winning pedigree has Queensland primed to attack the Under-20 National Championships. Read the full women’s state-by-state preview.
How the Townsville Fire landed hometown favourite Alex Fowler
Alex Fowler was always destined to return to her beloved hometown team. Read how Townsville secured its local product, plus key match-ups ahead of the Fire’s clash with the Sydney Flames.
From NYC to WNBL: New CEO reveals plans for league’s ’rebirth’
Only two weeks in to her role, new CEO Jennie Sager has opened up on her plans to ‘rebirth’ the WNBL. The media guru revealing how she’s building her army to lead the league into a fresh era.
Shelley trusts instincts on new position, leadership call
Jaz Shelley is looking on the bright side of a positional change in the WNBL this year, as the star guard looks to lead Geelong United to a possible top four finish in year one.
‘We can’t change it’: Injury-hit United rise to test against WNBL title contender
Geelong United may have lost their captain for the season but managed to still put up their best performance against a WNBL big three in narrow loss.
‘Loves it here’: JackJumpers boss on why Roth is here to stay
Tasmania boss Christine Finnegan has given an insight into fiery JackJumpers coach Scott Roth and why she sees a “common link” to NRL legend Craig Bellamy while addressing rumours the mentor might not see out his contract.
Eyes on LA: Opals set to lock in Brondello on long-term deal
After a year to remember across the WNBA and the Olympics, Sandy Brondello is set to extend her reign leading the Australian Opals, with sights set on Los Angeles in 2028.
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