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Read the full storyCalling all basketball fanatics! The Ingham Basketball Association Inc. have excitingly announced two of the biggest names in Australian basketball are coming to Ingham next Thursday the 25th of September to host an unforgettable She Hoops clinic program!
Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time WNBA Champion, Lauren Jackson and former Opals Captain, Tess Madgen will grace the Ingham State School courts from 9am to 10:30am for the community clinic.
“These incredible athletes aren’t just passing through – they’ll be right here in Ingham, running programs, inspiring our kids, and showcasing the pathway from small towns to the world stage,” shared the Ingham Basketball Association Inc. in a post online.
“This is a huge deal for our community. To have legends like Lauren and Tess in our backyard is something special – an opportunity for our players, families, and aspiring coaches to connect directly with the best of the best.”
Commonly referred to one of the greatest to ever play the game, Jackson has accumulated four Olympic Medals over the course of her basketball career and has been prestigiously inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Madgen has won several Medals including Bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Silver and Bronze in the FIBA World Cup, and has been named a WNBL Champion (2021 – 2022).
“We are also inviting local female coaches to come along, meet them, and get involved in the She Hoops initiative, which is all about empowering women and girls through basketball,” added the Ingham Basketball Association Inc.
“Let’s show Lauren and Tess that Ingham is ready to roll out the red carpet – this is one event you won’t want to miss!”
Additional details and registration information can be found online via the Ingham Basketball Association Inc.’s social media pages or via the QR code.
WHAT: She Hoops Basketball Clinic
WHEN: 9am to 10:30am Thursday, the 25th of September
WHERE: Ingham State School