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2013–14 WNBL Season
The 2013–14 WNBL season was the 34th season of the Australian Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) competition since the league's establishment in 1981. A total of 9 teams contested the league. The regular season was played between 4 October 2013 and 15 February 2014, followed by a post-season involving the top five from 22 February 2014 until 9 March 2014. Bendigo Spirit finished the regular season as minor premiers and defeated Townsville Fire to claim back-to-back championships. Broadcast rights were held by free-to-air network ABC. ABC broadcast one game a week, at 3pm at every standard time in Australia. Sponsorship included Wattle Valley, entering its first year as league naming rights sponsor. Spalding provided equipment including the official game ball, with Champion supplying team apparel. Team standings Finals Season award winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:WNBL 2013-14 2013–14 in Australian basketball Australia Basketball Basketball Bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's National Basketball League
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) is the pre-eminent professional women's basketball league in Australia. It is currently composed of eight teams. The league was founded in 1981 and is the women's counterpart to the National Basketball League (NBL). Several WNBL teams have NBL counterparts. The Adelaide Lightning, Melbourne Boomers, Perth Lynx, Southside Flyers and Sydney Uni Flames are the current WNBL teams sharing a market with an NBL team (the Townsville Fire and University of Canberra Capitals shared a market with the Townsville Crocodiles and Canberra Cannons respectively, before both NBL clubs became defunct). The current league champions are the Melbourne Boomers, who won their second title in 2022. History Founding of the WNBL In August 1980, West Adelaide Bearcat Coach Ted Powell, after an encouraging exchange of letters with St Kilda'Coach Bill Palmer called a meeting at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel in Adelaide. In attendance were Ted, North Adelai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBL Most Valuable Player Award
The Women's National Basketball League Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) award given since the league's second season. MVP voting takes place throughout the regular season and is determined by a players' accumulated score from game-by-game voting. In every game, each head coach and the referees from each respective game complete a voting card, with three points being awarded for a first place vote, two for second, one for third, a player can take a maximum of nine votes from any one game. It is the most prestigious award for individual players in the WNBL. Suzy Batkovic is the most decorated player in WNBL history, winning the prestigious award a record six times. Due to this, from 2019 onwards the award will be known as the Suzy Batkovic Most Valuable Player Award (known as the Suzy Batkovic Medal).Women's National Basketball LeagueSUZY BATKOVIC MVP TO BE AWARDED FROM 2019/20 SEASON Retrieved 2019-02-19. Highly regarded as one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 WNBL Season
The 2013–14 WNBL season was the 34th season of the Australian Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) competition since the league's establishment in 1981. A total of 9 teams contested the league. The regular season was played between 4 October 2013 and 15 February 2014, followed by a post-season involving the top five from 22 February 2014 until 9 March 2014. Bendigo Spirit finished the regular season as minor premiers and defeated Townsville Fire to claim back-to-back championships. Broadcast rights were held by free-to-air network ABC. ABC broadcast one game a week, at 3pm at every standard time in Australia. Sponsorship included Wattle Valley, entering its first year as league naming rights sponsor. Spalding provided equipment including the official game ball, with Champion supplying team apparel. Team standings Finals Season award winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:WNBL 2013-14 2013–14 in Australian basketball Australia Basketball Basketball Bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Richards
Gabrielle Richards (born 19 November 1984) is an Australian professional basketball player. Career WNBL Richards began her WNBL career with the Australian Institute of Sport. She would then return to Victoria and play for the newest franchise, the Bendigo Spirit. During her time with the Spirit, Richards has won two WNBL Championships alongside the likes of Kristi Harrower and Kelsey Griffin. Richards is also a two-time awardee to the WNBL All-Star Five. Richards will return to the Spirit for her tenth season, after signing on for 2017–18. National Team Youth Level Richards first represented Australia at the 2003 Under-21 World Championship in Croatia where Australia placed fifth. Playing alongside Laura Hodges, Jess Foley, Samantha Richards and Kelly Wilson. Senior Level Richards was a long standing squad member of the Opals, but was unable to make the final team for competition. At the 2014 FIBA World Championship, Liz Cambage was ruled out from the squad due to injury. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laura Hodges
Laura Hodges (née Summerton, born 13 December 1983) is an Australian female professional basketball player, having played in Australia's Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), Europe, and the WNBA. She currently plays for the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL. She currently sits on the board of the Australian Basketball Players’ Association She has been a member of Australia women's national basketball team, winning a pair of silver medals with the team at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics and a bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She won a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006 World Championships. Personal Hodges was born on 13 December 1983 in Adelaide, South Australia. Hodges is a tall Forward. She was a student in 2006, and attended Jennifer Screen's 30 June 2007 wedding in Adelaide. Her married last name is Hodges. Basketball As a competitor at the 2002 Australian Under-20 national championships, Hodges won the Bob Staunton Award as the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leilani Mitchell
Leilani Seamah Mitchell (born June 15, 1985) is an American-Australian professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Mitchell was drafted 25th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2008 WNBA draft. A dual citizen of the United States and Australia, she is a member of Australian women's national basketball team (the Opals). In 2019 Mitchell became the first WNBA player to win the Most Improved Player Award twice. Mitchell was a member of the Australian Women's basketball team (Opals) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Opals were eliminated after losing to the USA in the quarterfinals. Early life Mitchell was born in Richland, Washington and is the only daughter of Dennis Mitchell and Eleanor Majid. Her father is American and her mother is Australian. She has five brothers: Tyler, Troy, Travis, Reggie, and Robbie. Mitchell has dual citizenship with both the United States of America and Australia. Mitchell's mother died from cancer in 2009. High school career Mitche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBL All-Star Five
The All-WNBL Team is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) honour bestowed on the best performing players in the league following every WNBL season. From 1988 to 2018–19, the honour was known as the All-Star Five. As of 2020, it is awarded in two teams to the ten most outstanding players in the league. Honourees 1988 to 2019 2019 to present ''The MVP of each season is highlighted in bold text.'' Most selections ''The table above only lists players with at least three total selections.'' See also * WNBL Most Valuable Player Award * WNBL Defensive Player of the Year Award * All-NBL Team * All-WNBA Team * List of Australian WNBA players The following is a chronological list of Australian players who have played at least one game in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The list includes both past and present players. Active WNBA players are shown in bold. Austral ... * Australia women's national basketball team References {{reflis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Molloy
Guy Molloy (born 4 November 1965) is an Australian basketball coach, who is currently the head coach of the Southland Sharks in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Coaching career WNBL Molloy began his coaching career as head coach of the Canberra Capitals for the 1989 WNBL season. Between 1993 to 1996 he served as head coach of the Perth Breakers. The Breakers reached the finals in all four of Molloy's seasons, including reaching the 1993 Grand Final. In 1995, Molloy was named the WNBL Coach of the Year. In 2013, Molloy returned to the WNBL, as head coach of the newly branded Melbourne Boomers. In his first season back, after leading the Boomers to the semi-finals, he was named the WNBL Coach of the Year for the second time. He parted ways with the Boomers at the end of the 2021–22 WNBL season after leading them to the championship. NBL Molloy was appointed head coach of the Cairns Taipans of the NBL in 2001. He left the Taipans in 2005 after four seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBL Coach Of The Year Award
The WNBL Coach of the Year Award is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) award given since the 1987 WNBL season. Winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:WNBL Coach of the Year Award Coach Coach may refer to: Guidance/instruction * Coach (sport), a director of athletes' training and activities * Coaching, the practice of guiding an individual through a process ** Acting coach, a teacher who trains performers Transportation * Co ... Basketball coaching awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBL Top Shooter Award
The WNBL Leading Scorer Award is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) statistical award given since the 1981 WNBL season. The Leading Scorer is determined by the player with the highest average points per game, throughout the regular season. To be eligible, players must have played in at least 50% of games played in the season. From 1981 to 2020, this award was previously known as the ''Top Shooter Award''. Winners See also * WNBL Leading Rebounder Award * WNBL Golden Hands Award * WNBA Peak Performers * WNBL Most Valuable Player Award The Women's National Basketball League Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) award given since the league's second season. MVP voting takes place throughout the regular season and is determined by a pl ... * All-WNBL Team References {{DEFAULTSORT:WNBL Leading Scorer Award Leading Scorer Awards established in 1981 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Allen (basketball)
Rebecca "Spida" Allen (born 6 November 1992) is an Australian basketball player for the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Allen was a member of the Australian Women's basketball team (Opals) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Opals were eliminated after losing to the USA in the quarterfinals. Early years Allen was born and bred in Melbourne, Australia. She played in the junior competition for the suburb Nunawading. Allen has twin brother, Christopher. Allen was given the nickname "Spida" because of her long limbs. She was sought out by the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) at the age of 16. Career WNBL In the domestic Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), Allen has played for the Dandenong Rangers (2009–2010), Australian Institute of Sport (2010–2012), Melbourne Boomers (2012–2015) and South East Queensland Stars (2015–2016). In 2014, Allen was awarded the WNBL Robyn Maher Defensive Player of the Year.Ward, Roy (3 Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBL Defensive Player Of The Year Award
The WNBL Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) award given since the 1990 WNBL season to the best defensive player throughout the regular season. Since 2000, the award has been known as the Robyn Maher Defensive Player of the Year (commonly known as the Maher Medal). Emily McInerny has won the award nine times, while Tully Bevilaqua has won it on four occasions. (March 5, 2008). BigV Basketball. Retrieved 2015-02-22. Winners Multi-time winners See also * |
