Anonymous
Years ago

Caps sign Stephanie Talbot, close with LJ

The Canberra Capitals have pulled off a major recruiting coup by signing WNBA-bound Adelaide Lightning youngster Stephanie Talbot for next season.

And Australian Opals forward Abby Bishop will decide within two weeks whether she returns to the WNBL club, or plays in Europe as Canberra looks to nail down the league's most imposing front court.

Former WNBL rookie of the year Talbot, taken at pick 33 by Phoenix Mercury in last month's WNBA draft, has been training in Canberra over the off-season as part of Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence Program at the AIS.

The small forward is believed to be the first player to officially sign with the Capitals for the 2014-15 season, with a number expected to follow suit shortly.

Bishop is keen to stay and superstar Opals centre Lauren Jackson is already pencilled in as Canberra coach Carrie Graf works to build a roster capable of a playoff return after a three-year absence.

Jackson revealed last week she is yet to officially re-sign, but said it isn't a cause for concern and she has committed to a Capitals return for the next two seasons.


http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/basketball/canberra-capitals-sign-adelaide-wnbl-star-stephanie-talbot-20140514-zrc1u.html


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Anonymous  
Years ago

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Maybe Payne as well

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.  
Years ago

yeah all has been quiet with nadeen

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Why does the WNBL not have a salary cap?

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.  
Years ago

cause

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Is Talbot close with LJ, or "close" with LJ?

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Anonymous  
Years ago

omg... you're clearly not over it yet.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

She's a great young player they have done well

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Anonymous  
Years ago

I'm not sure it's going to be a big loss for the Lightning losing Talbot. There is a large amount of 'baggage' that comes with having Talbot on your team. I'm sure the Lighting will be fine without her & move forward pretty quickly!

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Anonymous  
Years ago

What baggage is there re Talbot? Why haven't we heard anything previously if that's the case?

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Talbot is an aloof somewhat odd character who doesn't endear herself to team mates with her selfish mannerisms (this goes back to her junior days). It was widely known that the majority of her team mates on the U/19 Gems side didn't like her at all.

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