The 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup is just over a month away. It's time to take a look at the options the Opals have, and there's one name who isn't in the initial squad, who I would select.
Good summary Hayley. I think you're seriously underrating Tiana Mangakahia. At 28yo has the smarts, toughness, defensive side and is an oustanding ball handler. A pretty good judge in Ian Stacker observed after the Southside Flyers game that she was the closest thing he had seen to Michelle Timms. Her season was a bit of a roller-coaster playing for Sydney Uni but I think she's easily in the top half of those 8 guards you named.
Thanks for updates.
Do you know if warm-up games will be open to public / broadcast anywhere?
Good summary Hayley. I think you're seriously underrating Tiana Mangakahia. At 28yo has the smarts, toughness, defensive side and is an oustanding ball handler. A pretty good judge in Ian Stacker observed after the Southside Flyers game that she was the closest thing he had seen to Michelle Timms. Her season was a bit of a roller-coaster playing for Sydney Uni but I think she's easily in the top half of those 8 guards you named.