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Lisa Wallbutton

PERSONAL:DOB 14/01/1986, HEIGHT: 183cm

POSITION:Forward

JUNIOR ASSOCIATION:North Harbour (NZ)

FIRST PLAYED WNBL:2006/07 Dandenong Rangers

WNBL CLUBS:Dandenong Rangers 2006/07; Christchurch Sirens 2007/08; Adelaide Lightning 2009/10; Bendigo Spirit 2011/12; West Coast Waves 2012/13

WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil

WNBL CAREER NOTES: Lisa returned to the WNBL in 2011/12 with the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 2.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. Lisa played for the Adelaide Lightning in season 2009/10 and played in 14 games, averaging 3.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. In the 2007/08 season she averaged 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 12 games. Lisa made her WNBL debut in the 2006/07 season, playing 4 games from Dandenong.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES:Lisa has been playing with the New Zealand Tall Ferns since 2005. She represented New Zealand at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES:She is a current member of the New Zealand Tall Ferns squad and represented NZ at U16, U18 and U21 level. She was named the Outstanding Young Player in the 2004 and 2005 New Zealand WNBL seasons, and was a member of the All-Star Five in 2005. She was MVP at the 2005 New Zealand U23 tournament.

COACH’S COMMENTS: Lisa will be looking to make her mark on the WNBL this season and has had limited opportunity. Lisa is a very versatile forward that has a great shot and can stretch bigger players away from the basket. Lisa comes to the program fresh off representing New Zealand and her international experience will be of great value this season.