NBL1 stars decorated at WNBL Awards night

The WNBL awards night saw a host of NBL1 players taking home silverware. 

Check out the full list of award winners below: 

Lauren Nicholson: Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team 

Sutherland Sharks superstar Lauren Nicholson has claimed another Defensive Player of the Year trophy. She last won the WNBL award in 2018/2019 with the Adelaide Lightning, while winning the past two NBL1 East awards in back-to-back seasons. The Sydney Flame was also named to the All WNBL First-Team, coming second in MVP voting behind the Boomers’ Jordin Canada. 

She’ll return to the Sharks this 2024 season, ready to lead them to another Finals push in the East. 

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Amy Atwell: All WNBL Second-Team

NBL1 National Champion Amy Atwell has been named to the All WNBL Second–Team, playing an outstanding season for the Perth Lynx.

She was second in scoring in the competition, averaging 17.9 points, shooting 40.7 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from three as well as adding 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Finals team. 

Atwell explained that her NBL1 season helped her perfect her game, putting on a scoring blitz across the NBL1 South season and the National Finals. 

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She’ll return to Bendigo for the 2024 season, alongside NBL1 Championship Game MVP Megan McKay. 

Alex Sharp: Breakout Player of the Year 

Two-time NBL1 West MVP Alex Sharp has won the WNBL’s Breakout Player of the Year. 

During the 23/24 regular season, Sharp averaged 16 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the UC Capitals. 

Sharp made a major move this offseason, moving from the Willetton Tigers to the Rockingham Flames – joining Nes’aya Parker-Williams in a major shift in conference balance. 

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