UC Caps Weekly

Come listen as Simon and Michelle review the Capitals final game and wrap up their thoughts of the 2020 WNBL Covid Season.  We look at what we liked and what we didn't like.

Allergen Statement: May contain middle-aged man sulking and some complaining about referees.

We've finally (lol) made it to the finals and our UC Caps are once again into the post-season.

Wednesday sees us take on perennial finals opponents, the Melbourne Boomers in the first Semi-Final game. The Caps will have to take the long road to the Grand Final, but everyone's a chance in the crazy Covid season.

We talk with UC Caps Co-captain, Kelsey Griffin about here finals philosophy and how much the team are ready to 'Go Big' in another WNBL post-season.

We talk about the WNBL season awards and the many nods given to Maddi Rocci as she puts forward her case for Opals selection.

It's finals time Caps fans! Time to get loud for our team! Go Caps!

This week, we catch up with UC Caps co-captain Marianna Tolo and talk about the tough week the Capitals had in Round 4 of the WNBL season. With 2 games left before finals, we look at the ladder situation and talk about the last day of the regular season and the impact it could have on the final four positions. The UC Caps are going to the finals and the hard work starts right here! It's Crunch time, people! Go Caps!

We are halfway through the 2020 WNBL season and the UC Caps are 7 and 1 and sitting on top of the ladder.
This week, we catch up with Hannah Kaser and talk to her about her basketball journey, playing overseas, calling Canberra home and how much she is loving being part of the UC Caps family.
Michelle and Simon break down the last 4 games and preview the next 3 games and the run home to the finals.

The WNBL season is underway and the UC Capitals are looking good. With 3 wins and 1 loss from their 4 Mackay games, the team now moves north to Cairns.
We talk about the Covid scare that almost closed down the bubble and this week we catch up with new Capital, Tahlia Tupaea. 
We talk about what it's like to play your first WNBA game at 15 years of age, her mysterious WNBA draft night and why she always hated playing in Canberra.

WNBL 2020/21 starts tomorrow night and the UC Caps are in Mackay and ready to go for their first game against the Adelaide Lightning. Michelle and Simon preview that game and take a look at some of the other games to watch out for in Round One.
We talk with Jade Melbourne, our newest recruit from the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence, about her debut with the UC Capitals, her love of point guards and her part in the Aussie take over of the PAC 12 College Basketball Conference. We also look forward to the first part of Froling vs Froling as the UC Caps take on Bendigo on Monday night!

Well, the final roster is complete with the additions of Hanah Kaser, Ash Taia and Jade Melbourne. We talk with Head Coach, Paul Goriss about his new recruits and about the WNBL20 draw. One week to go till the team hits the court in Mackay!
Let's do this! 

This week we celebrate Mikaela Ruef's championship with the Logan Thunder in the Queensland State League. Then we catch up with UC Capitals co-captains Mariana Tolo and Kelsey Griffin. We talk about how the group is coming together, their leadership style and how excited Mariana will be to play in her home city of Mackay.
Only 18 days to go before the WNBL season starts. Time to get excited!

The news we've all been waiting for is finally here! The new WNBL season will commence November 12 and will be played in Far North Queensland! 14 regular-season games played over 6 weeks in Mackay, Cairns and Townsville.
We catch up with UC Caps Operations Manager, Dan Jackson to get the details on the new season changes to the competition and creating a new UC Caps fortress in Mackay!

This week we catch up with Gemma Potter. We talk about her World Championship medals, her WNBL Championship and her scholarship to UCLA; all at the age of only 18! A talented player with an amazing future ahead of her. 
Michelle gives us her pick for Gemma's replacement in the UC Caps roster and we continue to wait...... for news about the upcoming WNBL season. Join us!