Ballarat Rush has retained the services of emerging youngster Lydia Brooks for the next South East Australian Basketball League season.
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A product of Basketball Ballarat’s pathway development program, Brooks played in every game for Rush last season and also played in the Big V youth league.
She earned the team’s encouragement award and an invitation to train with WNBL team Bendigo Spirit.
Rush head coach David Flint, who is also an assistant coach with Spirit, said Brooks continued to work on her game against some of the best WNBL players.
“I have no doubt this will make her a better player.”
Brooks said she felt she grew as a player last season and was thankful Rush had put its faith in her. “I am excited to get back with the team and have a real crack.”
Brooks will continue to train with Bendigo Spirit over the summer before resuming training with Rush.
Brooks is the third player to sign along with import Joy Burke and veteran Kristy Rinaldi.