Bec Cole welcomes Han Xu as Geelong teammate for WNBL27

Han's one-year deal remains subject to league approval

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

Bec Cole is pumped to hit the court with superstar Han Xu at the Geelong Venom in WNBL27 🤝 https://t.co/HL87Pyr436 Via @WNBL on X

What happened: Han Xu has committed to Geelong for the 2026-27 season. Cole joined the club on a two-year agreement in April and is preparing to return to the WNBL.

Why it matters: Han adds interior size and shot-blocking to Geelong's developing roster. Cole's return supplies an experienced backcourt partner for the incoming center.

By the numbers: Han committed for one season, while Cole's agreement

What to watch: League approval and Geelong's final roster moves are the next checkpoints before the season begins.

Sources

@WNBL 2026-07-30T11:07:42.011779+00:00

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