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Australia Unveils 19-Player Opals Roster for 2026 Qualifiers

12/20/2025

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Basketball Australia has announced a 19-player Opals roster for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 11-18, 2026.
Head coach Sandy Brondello emphasizes player availability and thorough evaluation in the selection process.
The roster includes a mix of WNBA and WNBL players, with an average age of 27.
A final 12-player roster will be revealed in the New Year.

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Basketball Australia has announced a 19-player Opals roster for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 11-18, 2026.
Head coach Sandy Brondello emphasizes player availability and thorough evaluation in the selection process.
The roster includes a mix of WNBA and WNBL players, with an average age of 27.
A final 12-player roster will be revealed in the New Year.