Alicia Froling
Alicia Froling (born 31 January 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player. She currently plays for the SMU Mustangs in the NCAA Division I women's basketball competition.
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| Born | 31 January 1996 Townsville, Queensland | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Australian | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Lake Ginninderra College (Canberra, ACT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| College | Southern Methodist (2014–2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 2011–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011–2014 | Townsville Fire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
College
Froling plays college basketball at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas for the SMU Mustangs.[1]
WNBL
Born and raised in Townsville, Froling would begin her WNBL career in her home town, signed as a development player alongside her twin sister, with the Townsville Fire for the 2011–12 WNBL season. Froling remained a member of the Fire's roster through to 2014. She then departed to begin her college career in the United States.
National Team
Froling first played for Australia at the 2011 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship for Women where she took home Gold. She would then go on to participate in the world championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands where Australia placed 5th. Froling would also go on to play for the Gems at two world championships, bringing home a bronze medal on both occasions.
Personal life
Froling has a twin sister, Keely who is also a professional basketball player. She played alongside her in Townsville, SMU and the U17 National team. Their younger brothers, Harry and Sam, have also represented Australia internationally.
References
- "Alicia Froling Player Profile". smumustangs.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2016.