Sami Whitcomb leads WNBA Aussies from front

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Six of Australian best women's basketballers have combined for more than 870 points in the first half of the 2025 WNBA season.

Only WNBL MVP Sami Whitcomb is averaging more than 10 points per game but Steph Talbot, Bec Allen, Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor, and Jade Melbourne are all making a significant impact both as starters and off the bench for the WNBA teams.

So as we are about to crest the halfway point of the 2025 WNBA season, it’s time to take another look at these six Australian basketball stars making a significant impact in the world's top women's league.

Now, in its 20th week, the 44-game regular season has been nothing short of competitive and fast-paced, with standout performances across the league.

As the annual WNBA All-Star game approaches, Australia’s very own Sandy Brondello has been selected as a head coach of Team Caitlin Clark.

Still injured, Georgia Amoore has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025 season as she recovers from a torn ACL.

How Aussies in the WNBA have performed in the first half of the WNBA season.

Stephanie Talbot – Golden State Valkyrie

Talbot averages 3.6 points, 2 assists and 16.8 minutes per game with the 10-11 Golden State Valkyries primarily off the bench.

In 2025, Talbot was selected by the Golden State Valkyrie during the expansion draft.

Stephanie Talbot brings a strong defensive presence and versatile skill set to the Valkyries. Talbot was selected by the Phoenix Mercury as the 33rd pick in the 2014 draft and made her WNBA debut in 2017. Talbot's strong shooting and defensive capabilities were crucial in the Opals’ bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.

Rebecca Allen – Chicago Sky

Allen is averaging 6.2 points, 1.6 assists and 20.2 minutes per game with the 7-14 Chicago Sky. Allen has had a turbulant season alongside WNBA superstar Angel Reese, initially coming off the bench, she was moved into the starting line-up due to her stellar play, before recently returning to the bench. She recently exploded for 27 points, including five three-pointers against Paige Bueckers' Dallas Wings.

Starting her WNBA career in 2015 with the New York Liberty, where she played until 2022 before signing with the Chicago Sky, Allen's reliable three-point shooting and versatility in guarding multiple positions make her a valuable asset to the Chicago Sky. Allens’ talent landed her a spot on the Opals roster for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Sami Whitcomb – Phoenix Mercury

As Sami Whitcomb continues an impressive eighth WNBA season, she’s averaging 10.9 points, 2.7 assists and 26.4 minutes with the 15-6 Phoenix Mercury. Her fantastic start has been highlighted by a 36 point effort against Dallas, where she had 19 points in the first quarter and hit seven three-pointers. Her shooting from long range has taken her into record books, with the most games in league history with four or more three-pointers off the bench. Whitcomb passed former 12-year veteran and current Duke head coach Kara Lawson with the record.

Whitcomb began her WNBA career in 2017 with the Seattle Storm, quickly making a name for herself through her three-point shooting and versatility. The 2-time WNBA champion and 2024 WNBL MVP made her Olympic debut with the Opals at the 2024 Paris Games.

Alanna Smith – Minnesota Lynx

Alanna Smith averages 9.5 points, 2.8 assists and an impressive 2.2 blocks (2nd in the league) from her 26.9 minutes in the 2025 season with the 19-4 Minnesota Lynx.

Selected 8th overall in the 2019 draft by the Phoenix Mercury, Smith is a highly accomplished athlete and Olympic bronze medallist. Smith offers a strong defensive presence, strong rebounding and the ability to dominate both ends of the floor.  

Ezi Magbegor – Seattle storm

In the 2025 season, Magbegor averages 8.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks (3rd in the league) across 27.3 minutes with the 13-9 Seattle Storm.

Magbegor, selected 12th overall in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm, has become known for her elite defensive presence and versatility on the court. In 2024, she was chosen for the WNBA All-Defensive first team and played a crucial role in helping the Opals secure the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Jade Melbourne – Washington Mystics

In the 2025 season, Melbourne averages 6.2 points, 2.8 assists and 23.3 minutes with the 11-10 Washington Mystics.

Selected 33rd overall in the 2022 draft by the Seattle Storm, Melbourne’s agility, speed and basketball IQ have made her a threat on both ends of the court. Despite losing part of a tooth during a game in late June after receiving a hard foul from Aces guard Chelsey Gray, she is still all smiles.

In 2024, the dynamic 22-year-old guard was traded to the Washington Mystics, where she provides relentless energy, string playmaking skills and a fearless approach in transition.

Sandy Brondello – New York Liberty

After leading the New York Liberty to the 2024 WNBA championship, Australia’s very own Sandy Brondello has the defending champs continuing strong in 2025, with 14 wins from their first 20 games.

A former Olympian, current Opals coach, and 2025 WNBA All-Star head coach, Brondello, was appointed head coach of the WNBA’s New York Liberty in January 2022. The two-time championship-winning coach is renowned for her sense of leadership, discipline and a winning mindset to every team she leads.