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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