We’re excited to announce @tmadgey as Head Coach of the Champions IGA Women’s team for the upcoming 2026 & 2027 seasons.⁠ ⁠ Madgen is one of Australia’s most respected basketball figures, bringing an impressive playing career and deep leadership experience to the role. A two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024), Madgen captained the Australian Opals to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, adding to an already distinguished international career that includes multiple FIBA medals and WNBL championships.⁠ ⁠ Having previously played for the Bendigo Braves, WNBL Bendigo Spirit, and represented Bendigo at various stages of her career, Madgen’s appointment marks a homecoming and a new chapter for Bendigo’s buzzing basketball community.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ “I’m genuinely excited for the opportunity to lead the Bendigo Braves NBL1 Women’s team. Having played for Bendigo and now stepping into the Head Coaching role feels like a full-circle moment.⁠ ⁠ This role goes well beyond one team or one season...