Opals select 12 for Türkiye tournament
The Opals confirm their squad for Türkiye, with high-level matchups on deck this March.
The Opals confirm their squad for Türkiye, with high-level matchups on deck this March.
The 2026 Leadership and Confidence Scholarship cohort brings together young women from across Australia and Oceania, reflecting the program’s most diverse intake to date.
Upgraded regional venue returns to action, celebrating community, legacy and the next generation.
Appointed Head Coach through to 2028, Melissa Downer returns to the CoE after nearly a decade of elite coaching experience across Australia and New Zealand.
A 19-player Seven Consulting Opals roster has been named ahead of a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup – Qualifying Tournament in March 2026.
Historic results, rising rankings and gold-medal success signal the start of a new era.
Lauren Jackson and Tess Madgen will be running a She Hoops Clinic at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre.
Shelley Matheson has represented Australia for over two decades, but the moments that mean the most are the ones she shares with her two daughters. Shelley continues to show what’s possible for women balancing elite sport and motherhood.
From last week’s Women’s Wheelchair Pathway camp to this week’s She Hoops Leadership and Confidence camp, Ebony Stevenson (15) and Katelin Gunn (22) are putting lessons into action.
Unforgettable access to the heroes shaping Australian women’s basketball.
A high-energy session that brought elite athletes and the Tasmanian community together for skill building and inspiration.
Two days. Elite speakers. Free sessions. Don’t miss out.
Ebony Stevenson has been recognised as WAIS’ Young Athlete of The Year.
Basketball Australia and every State and Territory Member Association have today released the Australian Basketball 2040 Vision – Everybody’s Game.
The She Hoops Leadership & Confidence Scholarship opens pathways for young women aged 15–18 to grow as athletes, coaches, and leaders — shaping the future of women’s basketball.
Sandy Brondello, Ezi Magbegor and Tess Madgen headline a special She Hoops Clinic on the Gold Coast.
She Hoops is landing in Hobart for a special clinic headlined by Alanna Smith and Olympic teammate Tess Madgen.
Big move for Borlase, Opals in new places for WNBL 25-26.
Australia’s top young players head to the AIS next week, chasing a spot at the FIBA U17 Oceania Championships in Samoa later this year.
31 trailblazers from all over Australia were selected as the first cohort of the Future Leaders Program.

In the spirit of reconciliation Basketball Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.