Fan Vote: What impact will legendary Lauren Jackson have at the Women's World Cup?
SYDNEY (Australia) - There's been no bigger headline in the build up to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 than Lauren Jackson returning to play at her fifth edition.
The FIBA Hall of Famer was named on the Opals' roster for the flagship competition and 12 years after last stepping out at the event, she is getting ready to rock the famous gold and green jersey once again.
Last week, she put up huge numbers in NBL1 (40 points and 25 rebounds). Very impressive!
Light work 🤩
— FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) August 13, 2022
Lauren Jackson had 4️⃣0️⃣ PTS and 2️⃣5️⃣ REB in @NBL1 today to cap off her historic week 🐐#FIBAWWC x @BasketballAus 🇦🇺pic.twitter.com/wCMau7yWTD
So now, the question is: what kind of impact will the 41-year-old have on an Australian side that has eyes looking towards a podium step? Let's look at her previous FIBA Women's World Cup participation.
FIBA WWC |
Points |
Rebounds |
Efficiency |
| 1998 | 10.9 | 3.9 | 11.1 |
| 2002 | 23.1 | 5.4 | 21.6 |
| 2006 | 21.3 | 8.9 | 21.9 |
| 2010 | 13.4 | 7.9 | 13.7 |
To be complete, please note that Lauren Jackson last FIBA competition was 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women where she played two amazing games (21.5 points, 8 rebounds and 20 Efficiency rating).
It's your chance to sound your opinion and let us know how you think she will do once the action tips-off in Sydney.
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