The Adelaide Lightning is thrilled to announce South Australian Elissa Bretthas committed to the club pending league approval.
Brett has established herself as a solid guard after an impressive two seasons with the WNBL, most recently with the Geelong Venom and Ballarat Miners in NBL1. Before that, she spent 5 years playing college basketball in the United States.
“The last few years have been really exciting and helped me grow both as a player and a person and I’m proud of my journey so far. Living away from home, competing at a high level and then making the transition into the professional game has helped me develop both on and off the court.”
Adelaide Lightning General Manager Tess Madgen says Brett’s homecoming is an exciting moment for the club, which will benefit from her competitiveness and strong work ethic.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elissa back home to South Australia and the Adelaide Lightning. South Australian basketball has a long history of producing tough, hardworking players, and Elissa is a perfect example of that.”
“Her journey has taken her across Australia and around the world, and we are incredibly excited to see her bring those experiences back home to South Australia. Her passion, competitiveness and commitment to excellence will have a significant impact on our program and will help inspire the next generation of South Australian athletes.”
Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning Aja Parham-Ammar said: “Elissa embodies everything South Australian basketball stands for toughness, work ethic, and an unshakeable competitive spirit. We’re excited for what she brings to our group.”
The chance to play for her home state in the WNBL means so much to the young star, who’s love for the game began when she joined the Forestville Eagles at just 5 years old.
“As a kid, I grew up attending Lightning games and idolising the players, so the opportunity to now represent the club myself is a real full-circle moment. I also grew up watching my older sisters, mum and aunty play, so being around the game from such a young age shaped my love for it and played a huge part in my journey to becoming a professional player.”
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