Isobel Borlase

Two rows of Australian basketball players take a team photo before a game. They are on the free throw line with the rim and crowd in the background.

Australian Opals make their way to China in search of Asia Cup title

By Lukas Petridis / July 10, 2025

Cayla George: ‘Our goal is to be on that podium and to enjoy the process’

Isobel Borlase runs down the court while playing for the Australian Opals.

After earning WNBA selection, Isobel Borlase signs with Bendigo Spirit to find her next level

By Lukas Petridis / June 7, 2025

The young star with WNBA aspirations joins the reigning WNBL champions for 2025-26 season

Adelaide Lightning players huddle

South Australian government step in as majority owners of the Adelaide Lightning

By Lukas Petridis / May 16, 2025

An eleventh hour deal will see the Adelaide Lightning active in WNBL26 and beyond

Nyadiew Puoch poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the 2024 WNBA Draft

Atlanta Dream add international talent in the 2024 WNBA Draft

By Hunter Cruse / April 16, 2024

Atlanta looks toward future with draft haul headlined by Australia’s Nyadiew Puoch

A collage of four pictures of 2024 WNBA draft prospects: top left, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark looks down in thought; top right, Stanford center Cameron Brink smiles while looking down; bottom left, UConn center Aaliyah Edwards celebrates during a game; bottom right, Angers combo guard Leïla Lacan looks ahead while crouched over to dribble forward.

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board v2.0

By Emily Adler / April 8, 2024

In-depth scouting reports on every potential major contributor

French guard Carla Leite is one of several international prospects to know for the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Photo credit: @tgbbasket on X, formerly known as Twitter)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Top international prospects for the 2024 WNBA Draft

By The Next / March 24, 2024

Our WNBA Draft experts break down four intriguing players from overseas

French guard Leïla Lacan pictured on the left; Australian forward Nyadiew Puoch pictured on the right

How international prospects will shape 2024 WNBA Draft

By Hunter Cruse / February 25, 2024

A historical look into how the Lacan, Puoch-led 2024 international class compares to the past

Utah's Alissa Pili dribbles the ball with her left hand and uses her right arm to try to fend off a defender.

Prospect Pulse: What do WNBA scouts think of Utah’s Alissa Pili?

By Hunter Cruse / February 11, 2024

‘She’s big, strong and agile; I had no idea she was that mobile’

Close-up photos of France's Leïla Lacan and Australia's Nyadiew Puoch are shown side-by-side. The text "Best [international] class ever?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked on Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Four international prospects to know in 2024 WNBA Draft

By The Next / December 9, 2023

French combo guard Leïla Lacan tops the list

A collage of the top nine 2024 WNBA draft prospects in college, including South Carolina point guard Te-Hina Paopao, UConn big Aaliyah Edwards, Kentucky wing Maddie Scherr, UConn point guard Paige Bueckers, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark, Algers (France) combo guard Leïla Lacan, Ohio State off-ball guard Jacy Sheldon, Stanford big Cameron Brink, and Wazzu combo guard Charlisse Leger-Walker

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

By Emily Adler / November 3, 2023

The most detailed 2024 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room