The Seven Consulting Opals have refined a 12-player unit that will compete in a FIBA World Cup Qualifying tournament in Türkiye against world class competition from 11 – 17 March.
The roster for Istanbul features strength across all position groups, further bolstered with availability of stars from the WNBL as well as international WNBA & Euro Leagues.
Australia’s Opals will get the opportunity to compete against a slew of contenders for this year’s FIBA Women’s World Cup including Argentina, Canada and Japan.
The Opals and teams competing Group A have qualified for the World Cup summit in Germany this September and will use the tournament for competitive preparation.
For a full schedule of games, click through for Australia’s team portal.
Zitina Aokuso
UC Capitals, WNBL
Chloe Bibby
Uni Girona CB, Liga Femenina de Baloncesto
Isobel Borlase
Bendigo Spirit, WNBL
Alexandra Fowler
Townsville Fire, WNBL
Cayla George
Southside Flyers, WNBL
Ezi Magbegor
Seattle Storm, WNBA
Jade Melbourne
UC Capitals, WNBL
Steph Reid
Sopron Basket, EuroCup Women
Alanna Smith
Minnesota Lynx, WNBA
Steph Talbot
Adelaide Lightning, WNBL
Sami Whitcomb
Beşiktaş, Turkish Super League
Alex Wilson
Perth Lynx, WNBL