The Adelaide Lightning is thrilled to announce the dynamic guard Jess McDowell-White is committed to the club for the upcoming 2026/27 WNBL season, pending WNBL review and approval.
It will be Jess’ first full roster contract with the WNBL, after an impressive stint as an injury replacement player with the Sydney Flames and as a development player with the Townsville Fire.
“Adelaide has always had a strong winning culture with an electric crowd atmosphere - I’m most looking forward to getting out there and playing in front of the amazing crowd,” said McDowell-White.
“I’m also excited to be coached by Aja and play alongside the girls. I’m confident I'll thrive in this team, and I hope to contribute to the strong culture and legacy of the club.”
The Lightning’s General Manager of Basketball, Tess Madgen, says Jess is ready for that next step.
“She’s currently playing outstanding basketball in the NBL1 North, and we’re excited about what she brings with her ability to both create for others and score the ball.”
Beyond her on-court talent, Jess’ reputation as a teammate was also a significant factor in her recruitment.
“What really stood out during the recruiting process was the level of respect she has across the league. So many players we spoke to genuinely wanted to play alongside Jess, which says a lot about the person and teammate she is.” said Madgen.
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