Abigail Wehrung

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Abigail Wehrung
Personal information
Born (1995-12-28) 28 December 1995 (age 28)
Daylesford, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career information
Playing career2014–present
Position Guard
Career history
2014–2018 Canberra Capitals
2018–2020 Bendigo Spirit
2020–2022 Adelaide Lightning
Medals
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Women's basketball
FIBA Asia Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Jordan
Summer Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Taiwan Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Italy Team
FIBA U16 Oceania Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Australia Team

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

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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.

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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.