Undefeated Opals go 5–0 to close out qualifiers
The Opals closed out their campaign overnight with an 82–76 victory over Canada.
The Opals closed out their campaign overnight with an 82–76 victory over Canada.
SHE HOOPS is heading to the Kimberley!
Led by Jade Melbourne and Gemma Potter, these one-day clinics will provide young athletes with the opportunity to learn directly from elite players at the top of their game.
Celebrating the women leading, shaping and inspiring change across sport.
From 164 appearances for Australia to Paralympic silver at London 2012 and leadership as Gliders captain, Leanne Del Toso has never waited for opportunity.
Thanks to Kulbardi, Ally Wilson & Jacqui Dover are bringing the Indigenous Leadership Program to Palm Island and Yarrabah this April.
The rising Australian guard opens up on her pathway from the Centre of Excellence to the NCAA, and the lessons shaping better basketball environments for players and coaches alike.
Join WNBA & Opals star Sami Whitcomb and former Opals captain and She Hoops Lead Tess Madgen for an unforgettable day of basketball.
Where basketball becomes a platform for leadership, cultural pride and meaningful connection.
Hosted by She Hoops and Jayco, with support from the WNBL and Tissot, this event will bring together leading voices in Australian basketball to explore the power of sport to drive change.
We’re excited to bring the She Hoops Community Camps to Batemans Bay & Junee.
Join Ally Wilson for a day of basketball, leadership and cultural connection for Indigenous youth.
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.

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.