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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 Mitchel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Point Guard
The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time. Above all, the point guard must understand and accept their coach's game plan; in this way, the position can be compared to a quarterback in American football. They must also be able to adapt to what the defense is allowing and must control the pace of the game. A point guard specializes in certain skills, like other player positions in basketball. Their primary job is to facilitate scoring opportunities for their team, or sometimes for themselves. Lee Rose has described a point guard as a coach on the floor, who can handle and distribute the ball to teammates. This typically involves setting up plays on the court, getting the ball to the teammate in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bendigo Spirit
Bendigo Spirit is one of three Victorian basketball teams in the Australian Women's National Basketball League. The team, based in the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, joined the competition from the 2007/08 season. History The Bendigo Spirit were formed in 2007 and started playing out of Bendigo Stadium, the first side based in regional Victoria. Coached by Bernie Harrower, the team was led by his daughter, Australian Opal and captain, Kristi Harrower. The Spirit have won the WNBL Championship twice (2013 & 2014) led by the likes of Harrower, Gabrielle Richards, Kelly Wilson as well as imports Chelsea Aubry and the now naturalised, Kelsey Griffin. Season-by-season records SourceBendigo Spirit Players Current roster Former players * Kathleen MacLeod, (2007–08) * Jenna O'Hea, (2007–08) * Kristi Harrower, (2008–2015) * Chelsea Aubry, (2009–2015) * Heather Oliver, (2010–2018) */ Kelsey Griffin, (2012–2018) * Sara Blicavs, (2013–2015) * Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 FIBA Women's Asia Cup
The 2019 in basketball, 2019 FIBA Women's Asia Cup was the first step for the Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's qualification, qualification for FIBA Asia and FIBA Oceania for the Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics, women's basketball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The tournament was held from 24 to 29 September 2019 in Bangalore, India. Japan won their fifth overall and fourth consecutive title after defeating China in the final. Venue Qualified teams *Host nation/Division B winner at the 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup: ** *Division A Top 7 teams at the 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup: ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Competition format For Division A, during the Group phase, eight participating teams were divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team played all the other teams in its own group (a total of three games for each team). The top teams in each group automatically qualified to the semi-finals, while the next two teams qualified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Women's Asia Cup
The FIBA Women's Asia Cup is an international basketball tournament which takes place every two years for women's national teams from FIBA Asia, and since 2017 FIBA Oceania. It was known as the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) Championship until 2001, and the FIBA Asia Women's Championship until 2015. Summary Medal table Tournament awards ;Most recent award winners (2021) Participating nations General statistics All-time records, as of the 2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup (Divisions A and B). Results of the teams participating in Division B of the tournament are also included. See also * Basketball at the Asian Games * FIBA Asia Cup for Men * FIBA Asia Under-20 Championship for Women * FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship for Women * FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women References External linksFIBA Asia official website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia Women's National Basketball Team
The Australian women's national basketball team is nicknamed the Opals, after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country. From 1994 onwards, the Opals have been consistently competitive and successful having won nine medals at official FIBA international tournaments ( Olympics and World Cups), highlighted by a gold medal winning performance at the 2006 World Championship in Brazil.FIBA Archive. 2006 World Championship: Tournament for WomenEvent Standings Retrieved 12 August 2012. At the now-defunct regional Oceania Championship for Women, the Opals won 15 titles.FIBA Archive. 2011 FIBA Oceania Championship for WomenHistory Retrieved 7 September 2012. Effective in 2017, FIBA combined its Oceanian and Asian zones for official senior competitions; following this change, the Opals compete in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. History 1950-60s: Beginnings Basketball arrived in Melbourne in 1905, but the first major international women's tournament was the 1953 FIBA Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 FIBA World Championship For Women
The 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women, the 17th edition of FIBA's premier international tournament for women's national basketball teams, was held in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey from 27 September to 5 October 2014. This tournament implemented the new expanded free throw lane, the restricted arc, and extended 3-point line (6.6–6.75 m). The United States defended their title and won their ninth overall gold medal by beating Spain 77–64 in the final. Australia defeated Turkey 74–44 to capture the bronze medal. This was the last FIBA championship to use the name of "FIBA World Championship for Women". Shortly after the event, FIBA changed the name of the competition to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, presumably to align its name with that of the corresponding men's competition. Venues Format This years' competition saw a format change. The 16 teams were split into four groups of four teams and played each other in a round-robin system. After all games were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA World Championship For Women
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, also known as the Basketball World Cup for Women or simply the FIBA Women's World Cup, is an international basketball tournament for women's national teams held quadrennially. It was created by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Its inaugural game was in 1953 in Chile, three years after the first men's World Championship. For most of its early history, it was not held in the same year as the men's championship, and was not granted a consistent quadrennial cycle until 1967. After the 1983 event, FIBA changed the scheduling so that the women's tournament would be held in even-numbered non-Olympic years, a change that had come to the men's tournament in 1970. Formerly known as the FIBA World Championship for Women, the name changed shortly after its 2014 edition. From 1986 through 2014, the tournament was held in the same year as the men's FIBA Basketball World Cup, though in different countries. After the 2014 editions of both cham ... [...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 * Australia women's national basketball team The Australian women's national basketball team is nicknamed the Opals, after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country. From 1994 onwards, the Opals have been consistently competitive and successful having won nine medals at offic ... References {{refli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WNBL Grand Final Most Valuable Player Award
The Women's National Basketball League Grand Final Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) award given to the best player of the Grand Final. Since 2014, the award has been known as the Rachael Sporn Medal, named after Adelaide's most recognised and successful WNBL player, Rachael Sporn, also a twice winner of the award.Nagy, Boti (March 5, 2014)''Rachael Sporn Medal the new award for WNBL grand final Most Valuable Player'' The Adelaide Advertiser. Retrieved 2015-01-31. Lauren Jackson has won the award four times, while Kelsey Griffin has won the award three times. Winners Multi-time winners See also *NBL Grand Final Most Valuable Player Award References External links {{WNBL Grand Final MVPs Women's National Basketball League awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 WNBL Season
The 2020 WNBL season was the 41st season of the competition since its establishment in 1981. The Canberra Capitals were the two-time defending champions, but were defeated in the Semi-Finals by Melbourne. The Southside Flyers won the Grand Final, defeating the Townsville Fire, 99–82. The Flyers took home the franchise's fourth WNBL title overall, this being their first since rebranding as ''Southside''. Chemist Warehouse was again the WNBL's naming rights partner for this season, after signing a three-year deal in July 2018. Spalding again provided equipment including the official game ball, alongside iAthletic supplying team apparel for the fourth consecutive season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a North Queensland hub was set to host the season. The season was originally ''2020–21'' and would be traditionally played over several months across the summer, however this season's scheduling had been condensed. The six-week season saw Townsville, Cairns and Mackay host a 52-gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 WNBL Season
The 2018–19 WNBL season is the 39th season of the competition since its establishment in 1981. The Townsville Fire were the defending champions, however they failed to qualify for the finals. Canberra Capitals won their record eighth championship, defeating Adelaide in the grand final series, 2–1. Chemist Warehouse was announced as the WNBL's naming rights partner for this season, after signing a three-year deal in July 2018. Spalding again provided equipment including the official game ball, alongside iAthletic supplying team apparel for a second year. Player movement Standings Finals Statistics Individual statistic leaders Individual game highs Awards Player of the Week Team of the Week Player & Coach of the Month Awards Postseason Awards Team captains and coaches References External links WNBL official website {{DEFAULTSORT:WNBL 2018-19 2018–19 in Australian basketball Australia Basketball Basketball Basketball is a team sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 WNBL Season
The 2016–17 WNBL season is the 37th season of competition since its establishment in 1981. The regular season begins on October 7, 2016 when the Sydney Uni Flames host the Perth Lynx and is scheduled to conclude on February 19, 2017. Townsville Fire were the two-time defending champions, but they were defeated by the Sydney Uni Flames in the Semifinals. The Flames would go on to take home their fourth WNBL title, their first in sixteen years, after defeating the Dandenong Rangers in the final. Player Movement Team standings Finals Statistics Individual statistic leaders Individual game highs Awards Player of the Week Award Team of the Week Award Player & Coach of the Month Awards Postseason Awards Team Captains & Coaches References {{DEFAULTSORT:WNBL 2016-17 2016–17 in Australian basketball Australia Basketball Basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
