Exciting young Australian forward, Lara Edmanson, has committed to the Flyers for the 2026/27 WNBL season pending WNBL review and approval.
A Melbourne local, Edmanson enjoyed a strong collegiate career in the USA with Santa Clara Broncos and Villanova Wildcats between 2020 and 2025. She is currently playing with Mt Gambier in NBL1 South.
Prior to her college career, Edmanson and had a taste of WNBL as a training player with the Melbourne Boomers, while attending the NBA Global Academy women’s camp in 2019 and in 2020 she was a member of the Victorian Under 20 Australian National Championship team.
Flyers coach Sam Mackinnon said the recruitment of Edmanson is another example of what the Flyers are building. Exciting young Australian talent who are quality people and will be a real asset to the Flyers, on and off the court.
“Lara is an exciting young player with a strong basketball IQ and we are looking forward to working with her to continue her development,” Sam said.
“She can score, is strong on the boards, and has a great work rate, as well as being a quality young person who will play an important role off the court and in the community.
Edmanson is looking forward to joining the Flyers at the end of the NBL1 season.
“I was delighted when Sam contacted me about this opportunity to join the Flyers and the chance to train with him and understand what the Flyers are building. His philosophy on the game and bringing together young players and experienced leaders with everyone prepared to work, compete, and put the team first,” Edmanson said.
“It is exciting having this opportunity to be part of an environment where players can thrive
Further player announcements will be made in coming weeks.
