Eziyoda Magbegor

Eziyoda Magbegor
No. 13 – Melbourne Boomers
Position Forward
League WNBL
Personal information
Born (1999-08-13) 13 August 1999
Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality Australian
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career information
Playing career 2017–present
Career history
2017–2018 Canberra Capitals
2018–present Melbourne Boomers
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
FIBA World Cup
2018 Spain Team
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold Coast Team
FIBA U19 World Championship
2015 Russia Team
FIBA U17 World Championship
2016 Spain Team

Eziyoda "Ezi" Magbegor (born 13 August 1999) is an Australian basketball player. Born in Wellington, New Zealand to Nigerian parents, Magbegor moved to Australia with her family at age six. One of Australian basketball's most promising talents, she has already been compared as the next Lauren Jackson.[1][2]

Career

WNBL

After beginning her career in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) with Basketball Australia's development team, the Centre of Excellence, Magbegor did not take long to gain attention from professional leagues. In July 2017, Magbegor was signed by the Canberra Capitals for the 2017–18 WNBL season.[3]

In March 2018, it was announced that Magbegor had signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Boomers.[4] Magbegor will first suit up for the Boomers in the 2018–19 WNBL season, choosing to stay home in Australia working alongside the likes of Jenna O'Hea, Lauren Jackson and Guy Molloy despite several offers from US colleges.

National Team

Youth Level

Magbegor made her international debut at the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Russia, with the U19 Gems as a 16 year old. She then represented the U17 Sapphires at the 2015 Oceania Championships. Dominating the tournament, averaging 18 points per game and helping Australia take home Gold. Magbegor then lead the Sapphires to their inaugural World Championship title in Spain. After snapping team USA's 28-game win streak at U17 level, Australia went on to take home Gold. Alongside two of her teammates, Magbegor was named to the All-Tournament Team. In addition to this, she received the Most Valuable Player award.[5]

Senior Level

In December 2017, Magbegor was named to her first Opals squad, earning her a place in the first camp as preparations for this years upcoming tournaments got underway.[6] After taking part in the team camp in February, Magbegor was then named to the final roster for the 2018 Commonwealth Games where she will make her Opals debut.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Helmers, Caden (1 December 2017). Canberra Capitals Nat Hurst and Eziyoda Magbegor named in Australian Opals squad. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Helmers, Caden (October 21, 2017). Canberra Capitals young gun Eziyoda Magbegor forging her own legacy. The Canberra Times. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "UC CAPITALS NAME EZI MAGBEGOR WITH ONE-YEAR DEAL". wnbl.com.au.
  4. ↑ "EZI MAGBEGOR JOINS DEAKIN MELBOURNE BOOMERS FOR 3 YEARS". wnbl.com.au.
  5. ↑ "Magbegor named MVP of 2016 FIBA U17 Women's World Championship, headlines All-Star Five". fiba.com.
  6. ↑ "OPALS ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST CAMP AHEAD OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES". basketball.net.au.
  7. ↑ "OPALS TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 GOLD COAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES". wnbl.com.au.
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