After a very successful 2021 NBL1 Season, the Launceston Tornadoes have announced the re-signing of Opal and Australian 3x3 representative Keely Froling.
Froling had an extremely successful 2021 season with the Tornadoes.
She was the team captain, travelled to Austria to play in the World 3x3 Championships for Australia, was selected in the Opals National Team, broke the record for most points in a NBL1 game (52pts) and most recently won the Tornadoes MVP.
On re-signing, Froling said: "I’m so excited to be back with the Torns for next season.
"Sare (coach Sarah Veale), the team, the club and the community are the best in the NBL1 so it was an easy decision!
"I can’t wait to actually get an entire season in and go for that championship!"
On the re-signing of Opal Keely Froling, Coach Sarah Veale said: "Keely dominated the NBL1 South Competition in 2021 and I am really proud to announce that Keely wants to put on the Tornadoes Top again in 2022.
"Keely has proven she is an absolute difference-maker, certainly a rare talent and impacts both ends of the court.
"Her leadership has played a critical role in building our culture and she epitomises the values that our club upholds.
"There are no limitations to what Keely will be able to do in her career, and for her to choose to continue to be with us again to play a part in her reaching her dreams is inspirational for us, our club and community.
"I can't speak highly enough of Keely and know that with Keely leading our group again, we are in a great position to fight for the championship in 2022."
Chairman Neil Grose added: "The St Lukes Launceston Tornadoes are extremely pleased that star player Keely Froling will return to the Tornadoes in 2022.
"While this is great news for our on-court performance, it is also excellent news for local basketball as Keely will again play a pivotal role in local junior development.
"Keely was recruited for her basketball talent and her outstanding leadership skills which inspires and mentors our developing local players.
"Keely’s growth in performance and selection in national teams is testament to the Tornadoes coaching and basketball program and we are extraordinarily excited to continue this mutually beneficial relationship with Keely, a player who has captured and inspired a whole community."
With the recent re-signing of head coach Sarah Veale and the re-signing of MVP Keely Froling, the Tornadoes will build upon a very successful 2021 season and are set to be a threat to the 2022 NBL1 South championship.
