Meet the players set to make history for Geelong United
Geelong United’s historic first WNBL roster boasts WNBA experience along with seasoned vets and a host of young talent. Find out more about the players set to take the court this season.
Womens Basketball
‘I thrive in this environment’: The challenges driving new United coach
Ahead of Geelong’s United first WNBL game, coach Chris Lucas goes inside his roster build and the number one attribute he was looking for. Plus, the final piece set to put pressure on rotations.
WNBL stars have their say on team to beat, MVP fancies
The WNBL’s best have made their predictions, and while there are many potential MVP winners, there is one team that has the league looking on with envy in the title race.
LeBron defends Aussie star after critical WNBA final call
LeBron James took to social media to lash out at a controversial foul by Opal Alanna Smith in the dying minutes of the WNBA Finals which cost Smith’s Minnesota Lynx their fifth championship.
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‘Wanted to quit’: Opals star finally back on path to Paris
Look up resilience in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kristy Wallace. After back-to-back ACL’s, the Opal almost quit the sport. So a meniscus injury’s a walk in the park, right?
‘I’m done’: GOAT Jackson calls it quits as Opals head to Paris
The legendary Lauren Jackson helped the Opals qualify for a tenth Olympic campaign, but will not be there when the Opals play for it all in Paris later this year.
Opals survive late scare to grind out win in first Olympic qualifier
The Opals overcame a raucous home crowd, late Brazilian charge and even a court invasion by a rogue cat to grind out victory in their first Olympic qualifying match.
Future Opals gun reveals full extent of serious knee injury
Australian rising star Isla Juffermans could face a lengthy stint on the sidelines but the worst fears have been allayed following her gruelling injury end at the Under-20s National Championships.
‘She will have a statue’: Time to immortalise Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson is one of the WNBA’s and Australia’s greatest. Storm coach Noelle Quinn is in Australia and says a statue of the hoops legend in Seattle is inevitable. But what about at home?
WNBL slammed over embarrassing fixture bungle
When the WNBL released its fixture, something wasn’t quite right. Here’s how an ‘embarrassing’ double booking confused three clubs across two leagues and left one owner seething.
Townsville Fire round 10 hub: Community spirit fuels Reid’s fire
Steph Reid has only played for the Fire for four years, but her rise to the top has been meteoric. Read her story along with key match-ups and burning questions ahead of their round 10 clash.
How Whitcomb stepped up to sink former club
Sami Whitcomb ensured the Fire began 2024 atop the WNBL standings with a basketball masterclass against her former club on Sunday night. Find out why Perth aren’t making excuses.
Decade of regret clouds Kestelman’s WNBL interest
As a key figure in the NBL’s resurrection maintains interest in the cash-strapped WNBL, hesitancy from some basketball powerbrokers could stymie the plan.
Townsville import’s tale of terror, escape and rekindling her joy
Less than three months after sheltering in a staircase from Hamas rocket attacks, Swedish basketballer Amanda Zahui B is lighting up the WNBL with the Townsville Fire. Read her incredible story.
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