Keilor Thunder’s Izzy Wightman has signed as a development player with the Southside Melbourne Flyers for the 2025-26 WNBL season.
Wightman was last season a train-on player and after impressing she has been promoted to a development player for the upcoming season.
Wightman is known for her athleticism, versatility, and impact on both ends of the floor,
“I’m super excited to be promoted from a training player to a development player for the WNBL 2025-26 season,” she said.
“It unlocks so much more for me within the Flyers program, and I am grateful to be able to build on my hard work from last season and continue to grow my game within the Flyers system.”
Wightman said the National Basketball League 1 South season playing for Keilor Thunder under Flyers coach Kristi Harrower.
Harrower said that she’s been impressed with her progress and commitment.
“Izzy has earned a well-deserved promotion from training player to development player for this season,” she said.
“Over the offseason, I’ve worked closely with her during NBL1 and have been impressed by the significant progress she’s made in just six months.
“She’s a player who can consistently knock down three-pointers and apply real pressure on opponents in transition.
“While she’s still working on becoming more physical on defense, I’ve already seen solid improvement in that area.
“Izzy’s work ethic is outstanding; she’s committed to getting better every single day.
“I firmly believe she has the talent and determination to take her game to the next level.”
