Changing of the guard ushers in new Caps era

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UC Capitals coach Paul Goriss says American point guard Meg McConnell fits the club's needs after she arrived from the Bendigo Spirit. Jade Melbourne has left Canberra for the Victorian goldfields team after six years with the club.
The Caps have kept three players from last season and added the rest of their 10-player roster. McConnell, who starred at Duquesne University and played in the WNBA, says she hopes to help the team reach a top-five playoff spot.
The two clubs meet at the AIS Arena on 17 October in round one of the 2026-27 WNBL season.

Changing of the guard ushers in new Caps era — Photo: Region Canberra

16d· Published 10 Oct 2026· 1 min readSport

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