Five-star basketball podcast packed with star power

• Two-time WNBL champion with Southside Flyers (2020, 2024) Bec Cole joins basketball.com.au
• Captain of the Flyers the last two seasons
• 3x3 World Cup leading scorer, Asia Cup gold and bronze medalist. Asia Cup Team of the tournament and Asia Cup MVP.

Basketball.com.au’s flagship women’s podcast It’s A Cole World is in its second season with two-time WNBL champion Rebecca Cole.

The five-star series has quickly become a go-to destination for in-depth, player-led conversations across the WNBL, NBL1 and global women’s basketball landscape.

Cole – a two-time WNBL champion, WNBL All-Star Five selection, NBL1 National champion and Finals MVP – brings a rare dual lens to the platform: active elite athlete and trusted media voice.

Player-First Perspective

In Season One, It’s A Cole World featured candid interviews with WNBL leaders, rising stars and international names, unpacking everything from awards nights and finals campaigns to mindset, leadership and off-court identity.

Season Two builds on that foundation.

With women’s basketball entering a defining era – the WNBL evolving under new ownership, Australians cementing places on WNBA rosters and the Opals ranked No. 2 in the world – the timing aligns with a surge in interest and investment.

Cole’s role is clear: give the game’s key figures space to speak.

Her experience as an Opals squad member, 3x3 representative and championship-winning guard allows her to connect with guests on detail – from scouting adjustments and locker-room standards to the realities of free agency and recovery.

Elevating Women’s Basketball

Basketball.com.au launched It’s A Cole World to deepen its women’s coverage and amplify current athlete voices.

Season Two expands that commitment.

Expect:

• Honest reaction to WNBL awards and finals
• Long-form interviews with established and emerging players
• Tactical discussion from a current on-court competitor
• Insight into pathways from juniors to professional leagues

Cole’s credibility is central to the show’s growth. She is not analysing from distance – she is living the grind, balancing WNBL and NBL1 campaigns while building a media presence grounded in authenticity.

A Platform That Reflects the Moment

Women’s basketball in Australia is at an inflection point.

Crowds are rising. Investment is increasing. Pathways are strengthening. And the audience is demanding deeper storytelling.

It’s A Cole World sits at the intersection of performance and personality – a space where elite athletes can unpack what winning, losing, leadership and longevity truly look like.

Season Two continues that mission.

Because when the game is growing, the conversation has to grow with it.

It's A Cole World

Who is Rebecca 'Bec' Cole

Rebecca Cole is one of Australian basketball's most accomplished shooting guards, known for her scoring ability and championship success across multiple leagues.

Name: Rebecca Cole
Age: 33
Team(s): Southside Flyers (WNBL), Waverley Falcons (NBL1 South)
Position: Shooting guard
Size: 178 cm

Rebecca Cole is one of Australian basketball’s most accomplished shooting guards, a two-time WNBL champion and proven winner across multiple leagues.

Cole’s journey – from the Australian Institute of Sport to lifting multiple national titles – reflects resilience, adaptability and a relentless commitment to improvement.

Built to Score, Wired to Compete

Cole has long been recognised as one of the WNBL’s premier shooting guards. Her offensive game is built on a smooth jump shot, quick first step and the ability to create separation against tight defence.

She thrives in catch-and-shoot situations, stretches the floor from beyond the arc and attacks closeouts with purpose. Whether operating off staggered screens or in secondary pick-and-roll action, Cole reads defensive coverages quickly and makes the right decision.

What separates her is not just scoring output – it is basketball IQ.

Cole consistently makes high-level reads in late-game scenarios, understands tempo and spacing, and embraces defensive match-ups. She disrupts passing lanes, contests without fouling and competes on every possession.

Coaches trust her in closing minutes because she has delivered in them.

AIS Foundations to WNBL Breakthrough

Cole began her elite pathway at the Australian Institute of Sport between 2009 and 2012, sharpening her fundamentals against the country’s best emerging talent.

Her first WNBL club signing came in 2012 with the Bulleen Boomers, later the Melbourne Boomers. Across six seasons, she developed from a rotational contributor into a reliable two-way guard – all while working back from her second ACL injury.

That period built the resilience that would define her career.

In 2018, Cole joined the Dandenong Rangers, a move that coincided with the club’s transition into the Southside Flyers. Her role expanded. So did her impact.

By 2019, she had elevated into the league’s elite, earning WNBL All-Star Five honours and finishing runner-up in MVP voting. Her scoring efficiency, defensive intensity and leadership placed her firmly among the competition’s best guards.

Championships Define Legacy

The 2020 WNBL season delivered Cole’s first championship with the Southside Flyers, validating her growth into a big-moment performer.

Four years later, she added another – and then some.

In 2024, Cole secured her second WNBL title with the Flyers before leading the Waverley Falcons to the NBL1 National Championship. She earned Finals MVP honours and selection to the NBL1 National Finals All-Star Five in a dominant postseason run.

Winning at two levels in the same year underscored her enduring excellence.

Across state competitions – including stints with Nunawading, Eltham, Melbourne Tigers and Dandenong – Cole has remained a constant competitor, using NBL1 and Big V campaigns to sharpen her game between WNBL seasons.

Five Fast Facts

• Two-time WNBL champion with Southside Flyers
• NBL1 National Champion and Finals MVP (2024)
• WNBL All-Star Five selection (2019)
• AIS graduate with more than 15 years’ professional experience
• Represented multiple Victorian clubs across WNBL, NBL1 and Big V

Career Highlights Timeline

• ‍2009 – Commenced AIS scholarship‍
• 2012 – Signed first WNBL contract with Bulleen Boomers‍
• 2018 – Joined Dandenong Rangers (Southside Flyers)‍
• 2019 – WNBL All-Star Five; Runner-up MVP‍
• 2020 – First WNBL Championship‍
• 2022 – Joined Waverley Falcons (NBL1 South)‍
• 2024 – WNBL Champion; NBL1 National Champion; Finals MVP

The Legacy

Rebecca Cole’s career is a case study in persistence and performance.

From navigating two ACL setbacks to becoming a multi-league champion, she has built a résumé defined by accountability, shot-making and competitive edge.

More than 15 years into her professional journey, Cole remains one of Australian basketball’s most dependable closers – a guard who stretches defences, embraces pressure and elevates winning environments.

In a league built on moments, Rebecca Cole has consistently owned them.