The backbone of Petermans Sheffield Hatters will be in place for the 2019-20 WBBL campaign after it was confirmed that head coach Vanessa Ellis is to continue – along with experienced playing duo Helen Naylor and Naomi Campbell. Coach Ellis comes into the new campaign off the back of having helped to guide Great Britain …
Manchester Mystics look set to have another highly competitive season and behind their big-hitters and leading names on the roster, head coach Jeff Jones has highlighted the progress being made by those pushing for more minutes. These include the likes of teenager and Great Britain rising star, Jade Mbam, who the play-caller is excited to …
Kara Elderkin (nee Bonenberger) is swapping the stripes of the Eagles to suit up for Durham Palatinates in 2019-20. After three impressive seasons on Tyneside, she will now take her lengthy list of attributes on the floor to the north east’s other WBBL franchise. “I always try my best to lead by example by working …
Dominique Allen and Manchester Mystics will be reunited for the 2019-20 season after the former WBBL Cup MVP opted to return to her homeland. Having played in Sweden last year for Visby, Allen will once again suit up for Mystics after inspiring them to silverware during her initial stint at the north-west franchise. Her return …
Sara Jorgensen is relishing the chance to extend her WBBL career with Cardiff Met Archers for another year after the only Welsh club in the league confirmed she has re-signed for 2019-20. With key names such as Sarah Wagstaff, Laura Shanahan, Stef Collins, Justine Ferland and Robyn Lewis already returned, the Archers will cement even …
Durham Palatinates are very excited to announce that Betsy MacDonald will be returning to the club for a second season whilst she completes her Masters in Education. MacDonald has already shown what she can do with some big offensive displays and was a central player for the Palatinates last year. Speaking about what she can …
Having already brought back Rheanne Bailey and Georgia Jones for 2019-20, Manchester Mystics have secured further continuity by re-signing another important duo in the shape of Sam Roscoe and Rachel James. Head coach Jeff Jones was quick to highlight how important it was to get the pair on the roster again and stated: “After Rachel’s …
Dee Hayward has signed for the Palatinates after several successful seasons impressing with Leicester Riders. Speaking of her transfer to Durham, Hayward said: “The opportunity to develop further individually is was what attracted me to the programme – and also being a part of the first team to use the new facilities.” Hayward promises to …
Caledonia Pride have added American Guard Brooke Bailey to their roster for the 2019/20 WBBL season. Brooke spent four years playing college basketball in Missouri with Truman State University Bulldogs, where she ended her college career as the 9th highest three-point shooter of all-time with 139 triples. Bailey also holds the record for the most …
Manchester Mystics look set to continue as one of the leading franchises in the WBBL after it was confirmed their leading duo Rheanne Bailey and Georgia Jones have re-signed for the 2019-20 campaign. Both players have huge experience and continually prove themselves as two of the leading performers in the league, with head coach Jeff …