Parham-Ammar sees progress in Adelaide's WNBL27 build

Kiara Waite and Maddy Westbeld joined the rebuild.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 141 min read

Aja Parham-Ammar believes something special is being built at the Adelaide Lightning for WNBL27 ⚡️ Watch the full inter Via @WNBL on X

What happened: Aja Parham-Ammar believes Adelaide is developing a promising group for WNBL27. She is under contract through the coming season after taking interim charge in November 2025.

Why it matters: The campaign will be Parham-Ammar's first full season as Adelaide's permanent head coach. The Adelaide Lightning have emphasized youth and player development during their roster overhaul.

By the numbers: Parham-Ammar's two-year agreement

What to watch: Adelaide's remaining roster decisions will further define the rotation before WNBL27 begins.

Sources

@WNBL 2026-08-14T08:21:31.072103+00:00

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