NBL1 stars aim for gold in Australian Opals and Gems finals

There are 21 current NBL1 Women’s players aiming to take home gold medals on Sunday July 20 and Monday July 21, as the Australian Opals face Japan in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Final and Australian Gems take on USA in FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup Final.

The Opals defeated Korea by 13 points on Saturday to reach the Asia Cup Final, while the Gems stunned Canada by 12 points on Sunday morning to confirm their place in the U19 World Cup Final.

Below is the list of current NBL1 players who will be going for gold for the Opals and Gems in those finals.

AUSTRALIAN OPALS

Zitina Aokuso - Willetton Tigers

Sara Blicavs - Melbourne Tigers

Isobel Borlase - Melbourne Tigers

Isabelle Bourne - Keilor Thunder

Abbey Ellis - Diamond Valley Eagles

Alex Fowler - Perry Lakes Hawks

Cayla George - Cairns Dolphins

Steph Reid - Diamond Valley Eagles

Miela Sowah - Brisbane Capitals

Ally Wilson - Mandurah Magic

Courtney Woods - Northside Wizards

AUSTRALIAN GEMS

Monique Bobongie - Mackay Meteorettes

Emilija Dakic - Centre of Excellence

Bonnie Deas - Frankston Blues

Sitaya Fagan - Centre of Excellence

Sienna Harvey - Melbourne Tigers

Prasayus Notoa - Logan Thunder

Ruby Perkins - Norths Bears

Manuela Puoch - Dandenong Rangers

Zara Russell - Centre of Excellence

Madison Ryan - Sandringham Sabres

The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Final will take place on Sunday July 20 at 9:30pm AEST. You can catch all the action live on ESPN and Kayo Sports

The FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup Final will take place on Monday July 21 at 4:00am AEST. Tune in live on YouTube via the link here.