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The WNBL is thrilled to announce the leadership appointments of experienced sporting administrator, Justin Nelson, appointed Chief WNBL Operations Officer with basketball legend, Lauren Jackson as Chief Strategy and Basketball Partnerships Officer. These appointments mark an exciting move to strengthen the league’s leadership as it sharpens its focus on operational excellence, delivery and growth ahead of the 2026/27 season.

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'Really blessed': Ezi Magbegor credits Aussie WNBA pioneers after signing mega deal

"It's been my first process going through free agency, having been in Seattle with the Seattle Storm the last six years I knew it was where I wanted to be. To sign a contract with them has been really exciting for my family and I, especially in a time where women's basketball is on such a high, so I feel really, really blessed."

(via ESPN Australia / NZ)

'Really blessed': Ezi Magbegor credits Aussie WNBA pioneers after signing mega deal Ezi Magbegor has become one of the richest female athletes in Australian sport, but she is no less humble and was quick to pay tribute to those who went before her.

Matthew Dellavedova finally wins his first NBL title
(via ESPN Australia / NZ)

For a moment, step into Dellavedova's shoes as he was preparing for Sunday's outing.

This was the third straight Game 5 of a Championship Series Dellavedova was set to play in, and he came short in the previous two. Losing a single Game 5 is heartbreaking, but doing it in back-to-back seasons, no matter how accomplished you are, is brutal fortune. The first two were with Melbourne United, and he was even the Championship Series MVP in 2025, and he helped guide the Kings back to the final stage of the season.

It's why there's no surprise what emotion the 35-year-old was feeling....

https://www.espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id/48402722/nbl-grand-final-championship-series-sydney-kings-adelaide-36ers-reflections-news-reaction-kendric-davis-dellavedova-goorjian

Professional Footballers Australia will honour Matildas legend Lydia Williams with the prestigious Alex Tobin OAM Medal during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, recognising her extraordinary contribution to Australian football and her long-standing leadership within the player movement.

Via : the PFA

Lydia Williams to receive Alex Tobin OAM Medal during Women’s Asian Cup for her contribution to Australian football and the player movement - The PFA Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) will honour Matildas legend Lydia Williams with the prestigious Alex Tobin OAM Medal during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, recognising her extraordinary contribution to Australian football and her long-standing leadership within the player movement.....

‘Benchmark for excellence’:
21yo matches Aussie greats’ feat with ridiculous MVP win
via FOX Sports Australia

“Isobel Borlase has set the benchmark for excellence in WNBL26,” Sager said.
“Her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to lift her team in key moments have been outstanding. She represents everything this award stands for and continues to inspire the next generation of players.”

‘Benchmark for excellence’: 21yo matches Aussie greats’ feat with ridiculous MVP win ‘Benchmark for excellence’: 21yo matches Aussie greats’ feat with ridiculous MVP win

https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/wellness/mental-wellbeing/aussie-basketballer-ezi-magbegor-on-sacrifice-selfbelief-and-never-forgetting-to-have-fun/news-story/b4c96fecfac39bb479db689d7cd4c8e5

Aussie basketballer Ezi Magbegor on sacrifice, self-belief and never forgetting to have fun.

'I never want to lose the fun of the game'
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Aussie basketballer Ezi Magbegor on sacrifice, self-belief and never forgetting to have fun Aussie basketball phenomenon Ezi Magbegor on sacrifice, the power of self-belief and how she keeps the game fun.

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