Prime-time era Magbegor leads Opals' World Cup charge
The Opals' superstar production line will be led by Ezi Magbegor at the Women's Basketball World Cup, as they look to emulate the historic gold medal won by the team 20 years ago.
The Opals, Australia's women's basketball team, are set to compete in the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, with Ezi Magbegor leading the charge. According to ABC News, the team is hoping to emulate their historic gold medal win 20 years ago.
The Opals, ranked third in the world behind the USA and France, begin their campaign against Puerto Rico on Friday night AEST. Ezi Magbegor, 27, is now a defensive linchpin and leader of the team, after bursting onto the international stage as a highly promising 18-year-old.
Magbegor, who plays for the Seattle Storm, had a challenging WNBA season, being sidelined by an Achilles injury and a broken nose. Despite this, she remains a key player for the Opals, and her influence will likely dictate how far the team goes in the tournament.
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