Although their present is looking incredible, the WNBL-leading Bendigo Spirit also are looking to their illustrious past and intend to honor team legend. Meanwhile, the Perth Lynx, who were just one defeat behind the Spirit in the standings, have lost two games in a row. The league’s bottom two teams, the Adelaide Lightning and the Canberra Capitals, have their own issues, with the Lightning attempting to solve theirs with a big change.
Here are more details on the latest developments in the WNBL:
Adelaide Lightning part ways with head coach
Natalie Hurst, the head coach for the Adelaide Lightning since last season, has mutually parted ways with the team. It seemed that the Lightning turned things around with the win against the Southside Flyers immediately after Hurst’s departure, but then they lost to league newcomers Geelong United two days later.
The Lightning are underperforming, no doubt, with just two wins in eight games, despite having the talent to play at a higher level. Newly-drafted Golden State Valkyrie Stephanie Talbot is averaging 10.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and over one block and one steal per game. Former UCLA Bruin Japreece Dean is averaging 14 points, 3.9 boards and 3.8 dimes, but she’s also turning the ball over three times per…
