Lauren Jackson joins WNBL's new era

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson is set to drive the transformation of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) as its newly appointed part-time Special Advisor. 

The 7-time WNBL champion, 4-time MVP, and global icon of women’s sport will play a pivotal role in guiding the League’s evolution under its new owners, the Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the NBL Group, who officially take the reins on April 2.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of this next chapter for the WNBL,” Jackson said. 

“This League has been at the heart of my journey in basketball. Now, I have the chance to help create an exciting future where our talented players thrive in a professional environment worthy of their skill and passion. I can’t wait to get started.” 

With her unmatched experience and passion for the game, Jackson’s mission is clear: to reignite the WNBL as a powerhouse of women’s sport, bringing it to more fans, more homes, and more headlines across Australia.

Jackson’s role will be part-time, as she continues her work with Basketball Australia (Head of Women in Basketball) and She Hoops.

Her appointment is the first major move for new WNBL CEO Jennie Sager, who’s wasting no time in building a winning team.

“Bringing Lauren into this journey was a no-brainer,” Sager said.

“She’s a trailblazer, a five-time Olympian, and someone who knows what it takes to build success. Her deep connection to the League, her experience as a player, and her vision for its future will be instrumental in helping us raise the bar and deliver a bigger, bolder WNBL.” 

The League’s new owners have ambitious plans, with a focus on reimagining what women’s basketball can be in Australia. The collaborative effort between Basketball Australia, the new ownership group, players, and clubs is already underway, with Jackson helping guide key decisions as the WNBL embarks on this game-changing growth journey.

The WNBL will officially enter its new era when ownership transfers on April 2, promising bold innovations, new opportunities, and a stage for Australia’s best basketball talent to shine brighter than ever before.

LAUREN JACKSON:

7× WNBL champion (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2024)
4× WNBL MVP (1999, 2000, 2003, 2004)
4× WNBL Grand Final MVP (2002, 2003, 2006, 2010)
6× WNBL All-Star Five (1999–2004)
2× WNBA champion (2004, 2010)
3× WNBA MVP (2003, 2007, 2010)
WNBA Finals MVP (2010)
WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2007)
7× All-WNBA First Team (2003–2007, 2009, 2010)
All-WNBA Second Team (2008)
7× WNBA All-Star (2001–2003, 2005–2007, 2009)
3× WNBA scoring champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2007, 2009)
3× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2008, 2010)
3× WNBA Peak Performer (2003, 2004, 2007)
No. 15 retired by Seattle Storm
Number one pick in 2001 WNBA draft
5x Olympian (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2024)
3x Olympic silver medallist (2000, 2004, 2008)
2x Olympic bronze medallist (2012, 2024)