Lara McSpadden

Lara McSpadden (born 2 April 1999) is an Australian basketball player for the Sydney Uni Flames in the WNBL.

Lara McSpadden
No. 14 Sydney Uni Flames
PositionCenter
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1999-04-02) 2 April 1999
Penrith, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career history
2016–presentSydney Uni Flames
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
FIBA U17 World Championship
Gold medal – first place2016 Spain Team
FIBA Oceania U16 Championship
Gold medal – first place2015 New Zealand Team

Career

WNBL

McSpadden began her professional career, in her home state of New South Wales, with the Sydney Uni Flames for the 2016–17 season.[1] There she played under Cheryl Chambers and alongside the likes of Belinda Snell.

National team

McSpadden made her international debut at the 2015 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship for Women in New Zealand with the U17 Sapphires, where she helped them qualify for the world championship the following year. At the world championship, the Sapphires won their inaugural title in Spain. After snapping team USA's 28-game win streak at U17 level, Australia went on to take home Gold.[2]

References

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