Basketball Australia is pleased to announce the Australian Gliders’ 19-player wider squad set to headline the 2026 campaign.
The squad brings together a blend of familiar faces with some fresh talent from across the country, as the program continues to build depth and cohesion ahead of upcoming Repechage in June.
The group will come together for a selection camp next week in Melbourne, marking the first on-court touchpoint for the year.
Recently confirmed as Head Coach after stepping into the role in an interim capacity in December, Synot said the squad reflects both the progress of the program and the direction moving forward.
“I’m really excited to build on the work the Gliders have put together over the past 18 months, and to continue refining key areas of our game, particularly our offensive transition and full court defence,” Synot said.
“There’s a strong desire within this group to perform on the world stage, and I’m looking forward to seeing that put into practice.”
Selection has also recognised the development of emerging athletes, with Queenslander Maddie Kelton and Talyn Reedy from New South Wales earning their spots following strong performances across the pathway and national league system.
“Maddie has come through the Queensland Junior Program and played some national league over the past few seasons, and we have followed her development closely. She impressed the coaching staff at the most recent Women’s Pathways Camp in December, and her weapon is her speed which will be pivotal as we look to play a full court style of defence.
“Talyn also impressed at the Pathways Camp and has shown us through her form over the past 6 months that she is ready to take the next step. She’s a composed ball handler who plays with poise and control and brings strong decision-making to the group.”
Building depth has become a defining feature of the Gliders program under Synot, with a deliberate focus on building a versatile squad.
“What’s exciting is the variety of skillsets we now have across the squad,” Synot said.
“We’ve got athletes who can impact the game in different ways — whether that’s through scoring, playmaking or their ability to influence the game without the ball.
“That depth makes selection challenging moving forward, which is always a positive for the program.”
| SQUAD | |
| Lucinda Bueti | Maryanne Latu |
| Jess Cronje | Isabel Martin |
| Laura Davoli | Shelley Matheson |
| Hannah Dodd | Georgia Munro-Cook |
| Breanna Fisk | Taishar Ovens |
| Georgina Gott | Talyn Reedy |
| Katelin Gunn | Victoria Simpson |
| Sara Houston | Ebony Stevenson |
| Maddie Kelton | Sarah Vinci |
| Sarah King | |
