Bec Pizzey is back!

The Eltham Wildcats are excited to announce the re-signing of Rebecca Pizzey for the 2023 NBL1 South season.

The Balwyn Blazer junior averaged 12.27ppg & 7.14rpg for the Wildcats in 2022 including a season high 27 points & 10 rebounds against the Sandringham Sabres. 

In her third season with the Wildcats Coach Matt Bongetti believes the versatile big will be a key piece to the Wildcats line up both on and off the floor.

“Pizz is a great two-way player and one of the most selfless players I've coached. Really looking forward to having her leadership on and off the court back at Eltham in 2023."

Pizzey is currently playing for the UC Capitals in the WNBL where she is shooting 50.7% from the field and 37.5 from behind the three-point line including a career high 16 points & 6 steals against Adelaide.

“I’m excited to come back to Eltham and get to work with Matt and the Girls and see where this NBL1 season can take us.

“I love the Eltham basketball community and can’t wait to come back and see the fans, junior players and staff – they make the NBL1 season a special experience for all, said Pizzey” 

The NBL1 South will tip off on April 1^st when the Eltham Wildcats take on the Diamond Valley Eagles at Diamond Valley. Eltham Wildcat NBL1 memberships are now available, click here to secure your ticket to all Wildcat home games in the 2023 season.   

Stay tuned for more player announcements to come.

The NBL1 represents the highest level achievable for players, coaches, technical officials and game day staff in the Eltham Wildcats pathway. It provides individuals in the north-east of Melbourne with a chance to be exposed to the national leagues. The Eltham Wildcats aim to have teams that strongly represent the north-east of Melbourne and players who’ve come through the Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA).