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EXPLAINED: Han xu - The Real Truth

Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

Towering centre Han Xu has made a bombshell call on her WNBL destiny ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

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WNBL eyeing Asian imports for competition's next era

The WNBL's Chief Operations Officer believes clubs will be targeting Asian countries for their star talent after Han Xu's influence last season.

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'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.

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'Hurts': Woods powers Fire to game one win over Lynx

Courtney Woods has provided the spark to spearhead the Townsville Fire to a game one victory against the Perth Lynx in the WNBL grand final series.

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Perth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win

The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.

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Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Australian basketball legend Michele Timms believes both of the WNBL's semi-final clashes could go to a game three ahead of Saturday's matches.

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'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

Bendigo Spirit's Isobel Borlase has become one of the youngest players to win the WNBL's MVP award, beating out Anneli Maley and Courtney Woods for the honour.

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Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place

Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames.

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Bendigo cop a coach spray as Lynx soar to easy win

Bendigo coach Kennedy Kereama has unleashed a big spray on his players during their insipid second-half collapse against the Perth Lynx.

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Lynx's unlikely stars shake off Han loss to beat Flames

Star Han Xu's back injury hasn't faltered the Perth Lynx's top two aspirations as they beat the Sydney Flames in an emotionally charged WNBL clash.

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Fire escape Perth thriller to cement top spot

The Townsville Fire have secured a second gripping victory in three days as they defeated the high-flying Perth Lynx in an early WNBL finals preview.

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Wilson shoots lights out as Lynx take down Bendigo

The race to finish in top spot on the WNBL ladder is set to go down to the wire after the Perth Lynx toppled Bendigo from first spot with an inspired comeback.

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Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

The UC Capitals have produced a remarkable WNBL upset, defeating the Perth Lynx courtesy of a game-clinching basket by Nyadiew Puoch.

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'Fine line': Petrik reveals Perth's prime problem

Perth coach Ryan Petrik has his sights set on WNBL glory, but he first must decide how to use his team of stars to his greatest advantage.

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Maley's red-hot Lynx overcome Holmes' 34-point game

The surging Perth Lynx thumped Geelong Venom by 28 points despite a season-high 34-point performance from Mackenzie Holmes.

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The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge

The Townsville Fire will host Bendigo in a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle on New Year's Eve, but the Perth Lynx are also in the thick of the title fight.

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Lynx star a monster on the boards in win over Canberra

Perth Lynx star Anneli Maley racked up 21 rebounds and Ally Wilson poured in 28 points in a crushing 26-point win over Canberra.

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Lynx shoot the Lightning out as hot streak rolls on

Alex Ciabattoni, Amy Atwell and Anneli Maley had huge games as the Perth soared to their fourth WNBL win on the trot with a 27-point burial of Adelaide.

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Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

The Perth Lynx have ended the seven game unbeaten run of the Townsville Fire, mixing style with substance to impact the top of the WNBL ladder.

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Star comes within whisker of record as Lynx down Flyers

The Perth Lynx have celebrated import Han Xu's first home game in style, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers in front of a energised crowd in the WNBL.

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Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut

Star signing Han Xu has made a glittering debut for Perth, helping the Lynx bounce back from a poor loss to defeat the UC Capitals.

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'Lucky place': why this star import chose the WNBL

Perth import Han Xu is set to debut in round seven of the WNBL, while Southside Melbourne's Tera Reed believes her side is close to achieving a "flow state".

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Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match

The Bendigo Spirit have held the Perth Lynx to their lowest score in five years, with Izzy Borlase producing another attacking masterclass.

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Why Perth sharpshooter was off target in early rounds

Sharpshooter Amy Atwell admits she struggled in the early rounds of Perth's WNBL season, which will soon get an almighty boost when star signing Han Xu arrives.

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'Unique piece': Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad

The Perth Lynx have signed towering Chinese superstar Han Xu, but coach Ryan Petrik knows there are challenges on the horizon.

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