What happened: Jade Melbourne and fellow Australian Opals veterans are reuniting. The basketball stars are spending time together outside of regular league action.

Why it matters: Building chemistry outside of national team camps remains important for the Australian program. The ongoing connections between players support the team, especially as Boomers, Opals and Tall Blacks headline a busy week of Australia-NZ basketball.

What to watch: The Opals will continue monitoring their WNBA talent ahead of the next international window.