| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1961 [1] Ayr, Queensland [2] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Australia |
| Sport | Women's basketball |
Patricia "Trish" Cockrem (born 17 May 1961) is a former Australian women's basketball player. [2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1961 [1] Ayr, Queensland [2] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Women's basketball |
Patricia "Trish" Cockrem (born 17 May 1961) is a former Australian women's basketball player. [2]
Cockrem played for the national team between 1981 and 1986, competing at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. [1] Cockrem also represented Australia at the 1983 World Championship held in Brazil. [3]
In the domestic Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) Cockrem played 117 games for both the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Blazers. [4] Following her international retirement in 1986, Cockrem went on to coach junior developmental squads in Queensland. [2]
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