Keilor Thunder’s two biggest names have signed on for next year’s National Basketball League 1 South season.
The Thunder announced that Maddy Rocci and Isabelle Bourne had signed on for their third season at the club.
Keilor said on social media that both players have been integral to the club over the last two seasons, and the club is honoured that they will be returning next year.
The pair have been keys for the Thunder in their finals run both seasons and were both selected for the Australian Opals this year.
Rocci was named in the 2025 NBL1 South first team, and averaged 25.56 points and 8.94 assists per game, the highest in the NBL1 South competition this year.
Rocci missed playing in the Asia Cup through injury.
In a message on social media, Rocci said she can’t wait to return to the Thunder for a third season.
“I have had the best time and met the best people and seriously played my best basketball in front of you guys and can’t wait to see you all in the stands next NBL1 season.
Bourne also joins us for her third season at Keilor Thunder.
She was named 2024 NBL1 South most valuable player, and made the 2025 NBL1 second team, averaging 22.93 points per game this season.
She also made her Opals debut in Australia’s winning side at the FIBA Asia Cup.
Bourne will continue as vice-captain for the 2026 season.
She said on social media she was excited to play for the Thunder again.
“I can’t wait to keep learning from coach Kristi Harrower and play alongside the great group she is recruiting.”
Both players currently play for the WNBL’s Southside Flyers, under Thunder and Flyers coach Harrower.
Rocci is currently averaging 15.25 points and 6.25 assists per game and Bourne is averaging 16 points per game and 5.50 rebounds per game.
