Gianna Kneepkens posts 13 points, 5 rebounds by halftime in WNBL debut

She finished the season opener with 20 points and 8 boards.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What a way to introduce yourself 💪 Gianna Kneepkens has 13 points and 5 rebounds at the half 💥 Watch live on 9Now and Via @WNBL on X

What happened: Opening the WNBL27 campaign on Thursday, Gianna Kneepkens, who committed to the WNBL expansion club in July, set the early scoring pace before closing her debut win with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. The expansion side secured a 13-point victory in front of a sold-out home crowd to tip off the league's opening week.

Why it matters: Signed as the club's first import for the 2026-27 season, Kneepkens immediately established herself as a primary perimeter scorer and rebounder in her inaugural professional outing. Reaching double figures before intermission gives the first-year franchise a reliable focal point as it navigates its debut WNBL schedule.

By the numbers: Kneepkens logged 13 points and 5 rebounds in the first half and added 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal in the second half to finish with 20 points and 8 rebounds in the 13-point victory.

What to watch: WNBL27 opening-week action continues across the league's six-game schedule on 9Now and ESPN via Disney+.

Sources

@WNBL 2026-10-15T11:24:52.473220+00:00

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