Keely Froling

Keely Froling (born 31 January 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Launceston Tornadoes in the NBL1.

Keely Froling
No. 11 – Launceston Tornadoes
PositionForward
LeagueNBL1
Personal information
Born (1996-01-31) 31 January 1996
Townsville, Queensland
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High schoolLake Ginninderra College
(Canberra, ACT)
CollegeSMU (2014–2016)
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2014Townsville Fire
2016–2021Canberra Capitals
2021-presentlaunceston tornadoes
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Australia
Women's basketball
FIBA Asia Cup
Bronze medal – third place2021 Jordan
Bronze medal – third place2023 Australia
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place2017 TaiwanTeam
Gold medal – first place2019 ItalyTeam
FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place2011 CanberraTeam

Career

College

Froling played college basketball for two years at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas for the SMU Mustangs. Froling decided to return home after her Sophomore season, to complete her studies and pursue her career in Australia.[1]

WNBL

Born and raised in Townsville, Froling would begin her WNBL career in her home town, signed as a development player alongside her twin sister, with the Townsville Fire for the 2011–12 WNBL season. Froling remained a member of the Fire's roster through to 2014. She then departed to begin her college career in the United States. Froling cut her college career short and has returned to Australia, after she was signed by the Canberra Capitals for 2016–17.[2]

National Team

Froling first played for Australia at the 2011 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship for Women where she took home Gold. She would then go on to participate in the world championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands where Australia placed 5th.

Personal life

Froling has a twin sister, Alicia who is also a professional basketball player. She played alongside her in Townsville, SMU and the U17 National team. Their younger brothers, Harry and Sam, have also represented Australia internationally.

References
  1. "Keely Froling departs SMU, heads home to Australia". pickandroll.com.au.
  2. "CAPS SIGN KEELY FROLING FOR TWO YEARS". wnbl.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 May 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
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