NBL1xWNBL Wrap: Round 5

Round 5 of the WNBL is done and dusted and there were plenty of NBL1 stars putting up huge numbers across the weekend. 

Check out how some of them went below: 

Mikaela Ruef drops a double-double on the Boomers

The Logan Thunder superstar is getting comfortable with her new team in the Townsville Fire. Against the Boomers and Cayla Geroge, Ruef had a massive double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. 

NBL1 North Finals MVP Steph Reid says she’s loving Ruef as a teammate this season after facing off in the NBL1 North Grand Final series here. 

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Kelsey Griffin balls out 

The Launceston Tornado was the Player of the Round with a massive 30 points, 10 rebounds and six steals in a win over the Adelaide Lightning. 

The Bendigo Braves are packed with NBL1 talent, including Eltham Wildcat and WNBL MVP Anneli Maley and stars like the recently signed Emma Mahady. Bendigo is currently 6-0 with their NBL1 depth providing them with a spark from the bench which every championship team needs. 

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Jade Melbourne returns from injury with style

After an ankle injury that kept Jade Melbourne out for a couple of rounds, the Ballarat Miners superstar and NBL1 South Youth Player of the Year has got her groove back with the UC Capitals. Melbourne had 12 points and 10 assists against the Sydney Flames in the close loss this weekend.

The 33rd pick in the WNBA Draft will be carrying the Caps on and off the court, all season and her NBL1 campaign has helped her become a better leader and stronger point guard.