Borlase wins WNBL's Suzy Batkovic MVP award

Isobel Borlase has won the WNBL26 Suzy Batkovic MVP award, recognising her amazing season and cementing her status as one of Australia's rising hoops stars.

The Bendigo Spirit star finished the campaign as the competition’s leading scorer, with 22.9 points per game, as well as posting 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 45.6 from the field and 90.7 from the free-throw line.

The 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, who was selected with the 20th pick by Atlanta in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is the youngest player in more than a decade to take out the prestigious award.

“Isobel has set the benchmark for excellence in WNBL26,” Sager said.

“Her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to lift her team in key moments have been outstanding.

“She represents everything this award stands for and continues to inspire the next generation of players.”

Borlase was also named to the 2025-26 All-WNBL First Team alongside Perth’s Anneli Maley and Ally Wilson, Geelong’s Mackenzie Holmes and Townsville’s Courtney Woods.

The All-WNBL Second Team features Perth’s Han Xu and Alex Ciabattoni, Bendigo’s Kelsey Griffin, Southside Melbourne’s Cayla George and Townsville’s Miela Sowah.

The other major awards winner acknowledged on the night, held at the Australian Museum, were Bendigo’s Kennedy Kereama (Coach of the Year), Perth’s Anneli Maley (Fans MVP and Leading Rebounder), Townsville’s Lucy Olsen (Sixth Woman of the Year), Perth’s Han Xu (Robyn Maher Defensive Player of the Year), Adelaide’s Dallas Loughridge (Betty Watson Breakout Player of the Year), Southside Melbourne’s Nya Lok (Community Award), Townsville’s Courtney Woods (Golden Hands Award) and Daniel Boyce (Referee of the Year).

The 2025-26 WNBL Finals tip off this Saturday, with Perth hosting Bendigo in game one of their best-of-three series.

Then on Sunday, the Fire host the Flyers in their opening Semi-Final fixture.

Both games tip off at 4pm AEDT on their respective days, live on 9Now.