She said she relied on the advice of fellow Australian WNBA players, including Rebecca Allen, in deciding whether to play in the U.S. this season. Ezi Magbegor shoots during practice. Southside Flyers Townsville Fire When Seattle Storm rookie forward Ezi Magbegor was nearly two years old, a fellow Australian Lauren Jackson became the first pick in the 2001 WNBA Draft.
Declining UConn allowed her to turn pro overseas.“Ultimately, I think I wanted to get that exposure and be able to play against professionals,” Magbegor said of her decision to stay home.Along the way to the WNBA, she earned a spot on the Opals, where she had the opportunity to play against the U.S. National Team in the final of the 2018 FIBA World Cup. Melbourne Boomers We'll assume you're OK with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
She’s scored in all bar one game, registering double figures against Chicago (13 points) and (12) Las Vegas.Jackson knows the WNBA better than most. Just four years on, another Aussie is making waves for the Storm, 20-year-old Ezi Magbegor, and Jackson, Australia’s greatest ever basketballer, is along for the ride. Australian and Seattle Storm baller Ezi Magbegor video chats with Lauren Jackson before the 2020 WNBA season. They’ll be going for a championship this year I think,’’ Jackson says.“They’re playing great basketball and it’s brutal over there in the Wubble, the season structure. The WNBA is set to take centre court on Australian screens this season - with a host of games LIVE, FREE and in HD on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.Opals forward Eziyoda Magbegor will look to learn as much as she can this season as the Seattle Storm set out for their fourth WNBA championship.Australian basketball superstar Liz Cambage is coming home to play in the WNBL next season ahead of what she hopes will be a golden year.Australian Basketball great Lauren Jackson and rising star Ezi Magbegor (Getty Images)SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia. Known for her athleticism and strength, Magbegor is excited to play with Seattle but admits “being in the WNBA is, you know, a whole different game.”It was a hard decision for her to choose to come overseas, given the risks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Perth Lynx In February, she signed a two-year endorsement deal with Spalding. The 20-year old made a real impact in her time on the floor, ending the game with seven points and three rebounds to help Seattle Storm defeat New York Liberty, 87-71. The 6-4 Australian standout glides up the floor like a guard, can defend any position and averages 7.1 points in 13.6 minutes per game, at a team-best 56.7 percent shooting rate.
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