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Mackenzie Holmes Trades in WNBA for Australian WNBL Adventure

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Mackenzie Holmes, the 6-foot-3 Gorham, Maine, native and WNBA player, is taking her basketball talents Down Under for at least a few months. Holmes has signed with the Geelong Venom, a team in the Australian Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Holmes, who currently plays for the WNBA's Seattle Storm, expressed her excitement about joining the Geelong Venom for the upcoming WNBL season, citing the team's potential and the opportunity to grow and thrive as a player.

Key Takeaways:

  • Holmes will play for the Geelong Venom in the Australian Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) for at least a few months.
  • The WNBL regular season lasts from Oct. 18 to Feb. 8, with each team playing 23 games.
  • The WNBA regular season lasts from May 16 to Sept. 11, with each team playing a 44-game schedule.
  • Holmes has seen limited game action with the Storm, appearing in 10 games and averaging 5.8 minutes per appearance, one point, and one rebound per game.
  • Holmes has a developmental contract with the WNBA's Seattle Storm and will have to be renounced in January if the team decides not to retain her rights.
  • Geelong head coach Chris Lucas praised Holmes, stating she "ticks every box" from a basketball standpoint, citing her exceptional hand finishing, shooting presence, and calm demeanor.
  • Holmes' teammate, Ezi Magbegor, an Australian player with the Seattle Storm, played a significant role in Holmes' decision to sign with the Geelong Venom.
  • Holmes is looking forward to gaining more playing time in the WNBL and feels the Geelong Venom will be a great opportunity for her to grow and improve as a player.

Statistics:

  • The WNBL regular season lasts for 284 days (Oct. 18, 2023, to Feb. 8, 2024).
  • Each WNBL team plays 23 games during the regular season.
  • The WNBA regular season lasts for 135 days (May 16, 2024, to Sept. 11, 2024).
  • Each WNBA team plays a 44-game schedule during the regular season.
  • Holmes has appeared in 10 games with the Seattle Storm and averaged 5.8 minutes per game, with one point and one rebound per game.
  • Holmes was a third-round draft pick by the Seattle Storm in 2024, selecting 26th overall.

Sources:

  • "Mackenzie Holmes Heading Down Under: WNBA Player to Join Geelong Venom in WNBL" - The Bangor Daily News (no publication date)
  • "Geelong Venom Sign WNBA Player Mackenzie Holmes" - The Next (no publication date)
  • "Mackenzie Holmes Signs with Geelong Venom for WNBL Season" - WNBL (no publication date)

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