Basketball fans know that many pro players play in different countries in the off-season. One of the reasons we love WNBL is because this gives us another opportunity to watch some stellar WNBA players make moves!
What is the WNBL?
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) is Australia's longest running elite female national competition. Founded in 1981 the WNBL Championship is in its 44th season in 2023/24.
The WNBL Championship is regarded as one of the strongest female basketball leagues in the world.
The League features eight clubs across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland.
WNBL Championship Clubs/Teams
Adelaide Lightning
Bendigo Spirit
University of Canberra Capitals
Geelong United
Jayco Southside Flyers
Perth Lynx
Sydney Flames
Townsville Fire
Find Which WBNA Players Are Scoring Big in Australia’s WNBL?
Brianna Turner (Chicago to Adelaide)
Sami Whitcomb (Seattle to Bendigo)
Amy Atwell (Phoenix to Perth)
Naz Hillmon (Atlanta to Southside)
Haley Jones (Atlanta to Geelong)
Laeticia Amihere (Atlanta to Perth)
Jade Melbourne (Washington to Canberra)
Celeste Taylor (Phoenix to Sydney)
These players are joined by three young Australians who were drafted in the WNBA this year aiming to hone their skills in the WNBL this season as they look to vie for WNBA positions in 2025: Izzy Borlase (Adelaide), Nyadiew Puoch (UC Capitals) and Jaz Shelley (Geelong).
For ongoing WNBL statistics, visit HERE!
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