Waites signing bolsters Giants

The Northern Star Resources Goldfields Giants women’s team continues to add to its playing depth with the signing of experienced front court player Haley Waites.

The recently married Waites (nee Bunce), is a longtime veteran of the top South Australian leagues, having come up through the junior ranks to represent the state in the National Under 20’s competition and inclusion into the Adelaide Lightning development squad.

She went on to play 129 matches across nine seasons in the Basketball SA premier competitions for the South Adelaide Panthers and Southern Tigers, including two seasons as captain for South Adelaide in 2018 and 2019, as well as being awarded their club Most Valuable Player in 2018.

After relocating to Kalgoorlie with her partner in 2019, Waites ended up joining the Giants WABL Women’s team for their final five games of the season, but missed the 2020 season due to starting a family.
In 2021, she returned to the team and was proving to be a key part of the Giants Women’s team historic season, before injury derailed her season after six games.

Standing at 185cm and able to play either the forward or centre position, Waites is a strong presence around the basket at both ends of the court, and gives the team some additional height and experience after the signings of imports Danielle McCray and Amanda Wayment.

See Haley and all of the Giants’ Women’s team in action as they hit the court at home for their inaugural game on April 9th against the Lakeside Lightning.

HALEY WAITES (nee Bunce)
Date Of Birth: 26th June 1991
From: Adelaide, SA (AUS)
Height: 185cm (6’1” )
Position: Forward/Centre
Giants Playing Number: 45
Recruited from: South Adelaide Panthers (Premier League - South Australia)

Basketball Career:
2008-2010 South Adelaide Panthers (Central ABL - Australian Basketball League)
2009 South Australia (U20’s Australian Junior Championships)
2009-2010 - Adelaide Lightning Development Squad (WNBL)
2013-2015 Southern Tigers (Central ABL - Australian Basketball League)
2017-2019 South Adelaide Panthers (Premier League - South Australia
2019 & 2021 Goldfields Giants (WABL)
2022 Goldfields Giants (NBL1 West)

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