NBL1 stars shine in Opals gold medal triumph, Gems claim hard-fought World Cup silver

It was a strong showing for our NBL1 stars, as the Seven Consulting Australian Opals took home gold in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Final on Sunday July 20, defeating Japan by 9 points.

The Australian Gems might not have come away with the gold at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, falling to the USA by 12 points in the final, but their gutsy run to the Final was nothing short of impressive.

Some of the key NBL1 performances from the two games are listed below.

FIBA WOMEN’S ASIA CUP FINAL - AUSTRALIAN OPALS (88) d. JAPAN (79)

Alex Fowler (Perry Lakes Hawks)

15 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk

Alex Wilson (Mandurah Magic)

14 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl

Stephanie Reid (Diamond Valley Eagles)

13 pts, 4 ast

Zitina Aokuso (Willetton Tigers)

11 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 1 blk

Courtney Woods (Northside Wizards)

9 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl

Cayla George (Cairns Dolphins)

8 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast

Isabelle Bourne (Keilor Thunder)

8 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk

FIBA U19 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FINAL – USA (88) d. AUSTRALIAN GEMS (76)

Bonnie Deas (Frankston Blues)

13 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast

Monique Bobongie (Mackay Meteorettes)

11 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast

Sienna Harvey (Melbourne Tigers)

11 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl

Sitaya Fagan (Centre of Excellence)

10 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk

Manuela Puoch (Dandenong Rangers)

10 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast

Prasayus Notoa (Logan Thunder)

7 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl