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NBL1 West superstar Alex Sharp has left the Willetton Tigers after three dominant seasons for the Rockingham Flames for the 2024 NBL1 season.
After spending three seasons with the Willetton Tigers, where she won two MVPs, the 2021 NBL West Championship and Grand Final MVP.
Sharp led the Tigers to three straight Grand Finals appearances, winning in 2021, falling short to Warwick in 2022 and losing by seven points in the 2023 Grand Final against Cockburn.
Last season she averaged 21.5 points per game, 13.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Tigers, having a double-double in 18 out of 23 games.
The NBL1 West First Team member now joins the Rockingham Flames, who the Tigers beat by three points in the Preliminary Final off a clutch bucket from Melisa Brcaninovic and two icing free throws from Desiree Kelley.
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With the addition of the 2022 NBL1 West women's Coach of the Year and former Joondalup Wolves coach Marcus Wong, the Flames are revamping their roster for the 2024 NBL1 West season with two new and major additions.
On social media, Sharp said she cannot wait to join the Flames.
"I want to thank the club and Marcus for this opportunity to be a part of such a strong program and community," she said.
"I'm really excited about the squad Marcus is putting together. The Flames are a team that plays with passion, grit, and relentlessness - I can't wait to get out on the court with the girls."
Sharp joins Opal Mader, Emily Stevens, Imogen Soulos on the Flames roster.
Keep track of all the movements via the 2024 NBL1 Roster Tracker here.
