Abigail Wehrung

Abigail Wehrung (born 28 December 1995) is an Australian professional basketball player.

Abigail Wehrung
No. 13 – Adelaide Lightning
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1995-12-28) 28 December 1995
Daylesford, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career information
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2018Canberra Capitals
2018–2020Bendigo Spirit
2020–presentAdelaide Lightning
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
Summer Universiade
2017 TaiwanTeam
FIBA U16 Oceania Championship
2011 Australia Team

Career

WNBL

Wehrung began her professional career in 2014, for the Canberra Capitals. Wehrung was re-signed for the 2016–17 season, her third consecutive season with the Capitals.[1] After strong showings throughout her 2016–17 season, Wehrung was re-signed for the 2017–18 season.[2] Abbey is playing for Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL summer 2019 season.

In October 2020, Wehrung signed with the Adelaide Lightning for the 2020 season.[3]

National Team

Youth Level

Wehrung made her international debut at the 2011 FIBA U16 Oceania Championship where she helped Australia take gold and qualify for the World Championship the following year. Wehrung represented Australia at the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Australia came in fifth place.

References
  1. "New Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss puts building blocks in place to rebuild". smh.com.au.
  2. "Abbey Wehrung Re-Signs With UC Capitals". wnbl.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  3. "TIME TO STRIKE: ABBEY IS READY AND WEHRUNG TO GO". wnbl.basketball.
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