By the Numbers: Sapphires player snapshot

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Australia’s Under-17 women’s campaign at the 2025 FIBA Oceania Championship showcased a roster built on balance, physicality, and clearly defined roles across the rotation. While the tournament presented contrasting challenges game to game, the numbers underline a group with genuine depth and multiple two-way contributors.

Sitaya Fagan set the standard as a consistent interior force, ranking among the tournament leaders in both scoring and rebounding, while Madison Ryan and Rebecca Donnelly provided reliable wing production and versatility. In the backcourt, Cheyenne Bobongie and Olivia Olechnowicz controlled tempo and ball movement, finishing first and second respectively in assists, highlighting Australia’s playmaking strength.

Inside, Jemyma Manyok and Andie Smith anchored the defence with elite rim protection, combining rebounding presence with shot-blocking impact. Aspen Crase delivered standout efficiency and physicality, while Isabel Smith and Taryn Bond added scoring punch and defensive pressure.

Australian Sapphires 2025 Oceania Cup Performance Summary

#4 Cheyenne Bobongie

Date of Birth: August 28, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 172 cm / 5'7"
Position: Guard
State: Queensland

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 18.6 │ Points: 3.8 │ FG: 38.1% │ 2PT FG: 50.0% │ 3PT FG: 14.3% │ FT: 50.0% │ Rebounds: 4.8 │ Assists: 5.4 │ Steals: 1.2 │ Blocks: 0.6 │ Efficiency: 12.8

Best Game: vs Guam (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 18 │ Points: 0 │ FG: 0/0 │ 2PT FG: 0/0 │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 12 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Efficiency: 22

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged a tournament-best 5.4 assists, leading all players in playmaking.
• Added strong rebounding production from the guard spot, pulling down 4.8 boards per game.
• Controlled tempo and consistently created scoring opportunities despite modest scoring volume.
• Recorded a standout all-around performance against Guam with 12 assists and eight rebounds without attempting a shot.
• Defended actively, averaging 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.
• Played a key organisational role throughout the tournament, particularly in high-leverage games.

#5 Taryn Bond

Date of Birth: January 24, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 173 cm / 5'8"
Position: Guard
State: Queensland

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 16.4 │ Points: 11.2 │ FG: 53.5% │ 2PT FG: 69.0% │ 3PT FG: 21.4% │ FT: 70.0% │ Rebounds: 2.6 │ Assists: 1.4 │ Steals: 2.4 │ Blocks: 0.8 │ Efficiency: 13.2

Best Game: vs New Zealand (December 11, 2025 — Seeding Game)
Minutes: 20 │ Points: 17 │ FG: 6/10 (60.0%) │ 2PT FG: 5/7 (71.4%) │ 3PT FG: 1/3 (33.3%) │ FT: 4/4 (100.0%) │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 20

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 11.2 points, ranking inside the tournament’s top 10 scorers.
• Shot an efficient 53.5 percent from the field, thriving as a downhill scoring guard.
• Was highly effective inside the arc, converting 69.0 percent of two-point attempts.
• Delivered her best performance against New Zealand with 17 points on strong efficiency.
• Added defensive impact, averaging 2.4 steals per game across the tournament.
• Played a consistent scoring role throughout group and knockout stages, including a composed Final outing with 14 points.

#6 Reece Anticevic

Date of Birth: August 1, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 186 cm / 6'1"
Position: Forward
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 15.5 │ Points: 9.2 │ FG: 53.1% │ 2PT FG: 58.3% │ 3PT FG: 37.5% │ FT: 100.0% │ Rebounds: 2.6 │ Assists: 1.0 │ Steals: 1.6 │ Blocks: 0.0 │ Efficiency: 10.2

Best Game: vs Guam (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 18 │ Points: 17 │ FG: 7/10 (70.0%) │ 2PT FG: 6/7 (85.7%) │ 3PT FG: 1/3 (33.3%) │ FT: 2/2 (100.0%) │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 22

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 9.2 points on strong shooting efficiency across 5 games.
• Shot 53.1 percent from the field, with reliable finishing inside the arc.
• Converted 100 percent of free throws (9/9), showing composure at the line.
• Produced his most complete performance against Guam with 17 points, four steals, and high efficiency.
• Provided two-way value as a wing-forward, combining scoring bursts with defensive pressure.
• Played a consistent rotation role across group and knockout stages, impacting games in short, high-energy minutes.

#7 Olivia Olechnowicz

Date of Birth: February 7, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 176 cm / 5'9"
Position: Guard
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 18.5 │ Points: 6.0 │ FG: 45.5% │ 2PT FG: 57.1% │ 3PT FG: 25.0% │ FT: 88.9% │ Rebounds: 2.4 │ Assists: 3.2 │ Steals: 2.0 │ Blocks: 0.2 │ Efficiency: 10.2

Best Game: vs Fiji (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 17 │ Points: 12 │ FG: 4/8 (50.0%) │ 2PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%) │ 3PT FG: 1/2 (50.0%) │ FT: 3/3 (100.0%) │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 16

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 3.2 assists, ranking second overall in the tournament.
• Shot 45.5 percent from the field, with solid efficiency inside the arc.
• Excelled at the free-throw line, converting 88.9 percent of attempts.
• Opened the tournament with her strongest scoring performance against Fiji, recording 12 points in 17 minutes.
• Provided steady secondary playmaking and ball pressure, averaging 2.0 steals per game.
• Played consistent minutes across all five games, contributing on both ends in a guard rotation role.

#8 Isabel Smith

Date of Birth: January 8, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 176 cm / 5'9"
Position: Guard
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 19.4 │ Points: 11.0 │ FG: 52.4% │ 2PT FG: 58.6% │ 3PT FG: 38.5% │ FT: 66.7% │ Rebounds: 3.6 │ Assists: 2.8 │ Steals: 2.2 │ Blocks: 0.4 │ Efficiency: 14.2

Best Game: vs New Zealand (December 11, 2025 — Seeding Game)
Minutes: 20 │ Points: 13 │ FG: 4/6 (66.7%) │ 2PT FG: 4/5 (80.0%) │ 3PT FG: 0/1 (0.0%) │ FT: 5/6 (83.3%) │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 1 │ Efficiency: 18

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 11.0 points, ranking inside the tournament’s top 10 scorers.
• Shot an efficient 52.4 percent from the field, with strong balance between paint finishes and perimeter shooting.
• Converted 38.5 percent from three-point range on solid volume.
• Delivered consistent scoring across all five games, reaching double figures four times.
• Added secondary playmaking value with 2.8 assists per game.
• Applied strong defensive pressure, averaging 2.2 steals in the backcourt.

#9 Aspen Crase

Date of Birth: October 17, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 183 cm / 6'0"
Position: Forward
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 17.3 │ Points: 10.8 │ FG: 75.0% │ 2PT FG: 75.9% │ 3PT FG: 66.7% │ FT: 33.3% │ Rebounds: 7.2 │ Assists: 1.4 │ Steals: 2.4 │ Blocks: 0.2 │ Efficiency: 18.2

Best Game: vs Fiji (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 19 │ Points: 9 │ FG: 4/6 (66.7%) │ 2PT FG: 4/6 (66.7%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 1/2 (50.0%) │ Rebounds: 15 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 28

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds, ranking among the tournament’s top rebounders.
• Shot an elite 75.0 percent from the field, one of the most efficient marks in the competition.
• Dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 4.6 offensive rebounds per game.
• Delivered her most impactful all-around performance against Fiji with 15 rebounds and a 28-efficiency game.
• Scored efficiently across all five games, including a 16-point outing in the Final.
• Provided strong two-way value as a forward, combining physical rebounding with defensive activity.

#10 Rebecca Donnelly

Date of Birth: February 15, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 182 cm / 5'11"
Position: Forward
State: New South Wales

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 16.2 │ Points: 11.4 │ FG: 46.8% │ 2PT FG: 70.0% │ 3PT FG: 29.6% │ FT: 55.6% │ Rebounds: 1.2 │ Assists: 1.0 │ Steals: 1.6 │ Blocks: 0.2 │ Efficiency: 9.4

Best Game: vs Guam (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 18 │ Points: 16 │ FG: 7/12 (58.3%) │ 2PT FG: 5/5 (100.0%) │ 3PT FG: 2/7 (28.6%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 17

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 11.4 points, ranking inside the tournament’s top 10 scorers.
• Shot 46.8 percent from the field, with excellent efficiency inside the arc (70.0 percent on two-point attempts).
• Provided consistent perimeter volume, attempting 5.4 threes per game.
• Recorded her best scoring performance against Guam with 16 points in 18 minutes.
• Added defensive pressure on the wing, averaging 1.6 steals per game.
• Played a defined scoring role across all five games, delivering steady offensive output in limited minutes.

#11 Madi Ryan

Date of Birth: March 31, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 185 cm / 6'0"
Position: Small Forward
State: Victoria

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 16.2 │ Points: 11.6 │ FG: 46.8% │ 2PT FG: 55.9% │ 3PT FG: 23.1% │ FT: 78.6% │ Rebounds: 6.4 │ Assists: 1.8 │ Steals: 1.8 │ Blocks: 0.0 │ Efficiency: 15.2

Best Game: vs New Zealand (December 13, 2025 — Final)
Minutes: 15 │ Points: 14 │ FG: 5/8 (62.5%) │ 2PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%) │ 3PT FG: 2/2 (100.0%) │ FT: 2/2 (100.0%) │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 18

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, ranking inside the top 10 in both categories.
• Shot 46.8 percent from the field, with reliable finishing inside the arc (55.9 percent on two-point attempts).
• Free-throw shooting was a strength, converting 78.6 percent across the tournament.
• Delivered her most impactful performance in the Final, scoring 14 points on efficient shooting.
• Consistently contributed on the glass, averaging 2.8 offensive rebounds per game.
• Provided two-way value from the wing, combining rebounding presence with defensive activity.

#12 Sitaya Fagan

Date of Birth: March 24, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 189 cm / 6'2"
Position: Forward
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 17.0 │ Points: 13.8 │ FG: 43.1% │ 2PT FG: 52.0% │ 3PT FG: 22.7% │ FT: 33.3% │ Rebounds: 8.2 │ Assists: 1.4 │ Steals: 1.4 │ Blocks: 1.4 │ Efficiency: 16.2

Best Game: vs Guam (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 15 │ Points: 17 │ FG: 8/16 (50.0%) │ 2PT FG: 7/12 (58.3%) │ 3PT FG: 1/4 (25.0%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Efficiency: 22

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 13.8 points and 8.2 rebounds, ranking top three in scoring and second in rebounding.
• Generated consistent interior pressure, averaging 14.4 shot attempts per game.
• Shot 52.0 percent on two-point attempts, finishing effectively through contact.
• Recorded a double-double against Guam with 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 15 minutes.
• Provided rim protection and defensive presence, averaging 1.4 blocks per game.
• Played a central two-way role throughout the tournament, impacting games on both ends in every round.

#13 Andie Smith

Date of Birth: October 6, 2008 (17 years old)
Height: 187 cm / 6'1"
Position: Forward
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 15.2 │ Points: 7.8 │ FG: 63.0% │ 2PT FG: 63.0% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 62.5% │ Rebounds: 6.2 │ Assists: 0.6 │ Steals: 0.6 │ Blocks: 2.8 │ Efficiency: 15.0

Best Game: vs Guam (December 9, 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 16 │ Points: 14 │ FG: 7/8 (87.5%) │ 2PT FG: 7/8 (87.5%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 4 │ Efficiency: 26

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 7.8 points and 6.2 rebounds on elite shooting efficiency.
• Shot 63.0 percent from the field, all on two-point attempts.
• Provided strong rim protection, averaging 2.8 blocks per game.
• Delivered her most impactful performance against Guam with 14 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks.
• Added interior physicality and defensive presence throughout the tournament.
• Played an efficient, high-impact role in limited minutes across group and knockout rounds.

#14 Eliza Ashby

Date of Birth: July 23, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 187 cm / 6'1"
Position: Forward
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 17.9 │ Points: 7.0 │ FG: 50.0% │ 2PT FG: 68.4% │ 3PT FG: 23.1% │ FT: 0.0% │ Rebounds: 3.0 │ Assists: 0.6 │ Steals: 1.6 │ Blocks: 0.4 │ Efficiency: 8.4

Best Game: vs Guam (December 9, 2025 — Group Phase)
Minutes: 21 │ Points: 11 │ FG: 5/6 (83.3%) │ 2PT FG: 4/5 (80.0%) │ 3PT FG: 1/1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 5 │ Blocks: 1 │ Efficiency: 18

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 7.0 points on balanced shot selection across five games.
• Shot an efficient 50.0 percent from the field, with strong finishing inside (68.4 percent on two-point attempts).
• Recorded her most complete two-way performance against Guam with 11 points and five steals.
• Provided defensive pressure on the wing, averaging 1.6 steals per game.
• Contributed energy minutes throughout the tournament, particularly in group play.
• Played a rotational forward role across both group and knockout stages.

#15 Jemyma Manyok

Date of Birth: February 2, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 195 cm / 6'4"
Position: Centre
State: Centre of Excellence

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 11.9 │ Points: 6.0 │ FG: 44.1% │ 2PT FG: 45.5% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 0.0% │ Rebounds: 6.6 │ Assists: 1.0 │ Steals: 0.4 │ Blocks: 3.0 │ Efficiency: 12.2

Best Game: vs New Zealand (December 13, 2025 — Final)
Minutes: 14 │ Points: 8 │ FG: 4/6 (66.7%) │ 2PT FG: 4/6 (66.7%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 6 │ Efficiency: 20

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 6.0 points and 6.6 rebounds, ranking top 10 in rebounding.
• Provided elite rim protection, averaging 3.0 blocks per game.
• Shot 44.1 percent from the field, finishing primarily around the rim.
• Recorded her strongest impact in the Final with eight points, seven rebounds, and six blocks.
• Pulled down 3.0 offensive rebounds per game, creating second-chance opportunities.
• Played a high-impact interior role in limited minutes across group and knockout rounds.