How Brondello's Opals plan to solve women's basketball's USA problem
Coach Sandy Brondello is adjusting Australia's Opals offensive strategy to compete with the dominant United States in women's basketball. The Opals adopted a "positionless" five-out system emphasizing versatility, with guards screening and big players operating outside traditional spots. Brondello balances coaching the Opals with WNBA commitments, relying on assistant Paul Goriss during absences to maintain tactical consistency.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:49 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC
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