Tara Murray
Maddison Rocci has been named in an extended Australian Opals squad for a three-match series against Japan next month.
A 21-player squad has been named to face Japan in the series which is in the lead up to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 later this year.
Two games will be played at Sydney Olympic Park at the Quaycentre, the third game will be hosted regionally at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
Rocci, a Wyndham native, made her debut for the Opals earlier this year.
Opals coach Sandy Brondello is full of praise for the opportunity to play more games at home.
“COVID certainly threw up challenges with our inability to compete internationally and gain vital match practice. Having games against a quality opponent such as Japan in Sydney is invaluable for our squad and it will give the fans a taste of what’s to come in September,” she said.
“We expect Japan to be one of the favourites heading into the World Cup and to have the opportunity to test our squad against them next month is a great result.
