By BACT Media Unit – 31 March 2022

It’s time to “Unleash the Canberra Beast in the East…!!!”

Returning to the court for 2022 with an away game against Norths Bears on Sunday 3 April @12pm, the Nationals will be full of confidence for the upcoming season as they look to build on a 2021 season where they only lost 2 games.

With new captain Kris Langhorn and the dynamic Lizzie Tonks leading from the front, Canberra boasts a strong side that features a mixture of exciting local players and proven top-tier pros. The addition of Abby Solway, a development player from the UC Capitals, and Bianca Dufelmeier, an ex-WNBL gun, signals to the rest of the league that this team means business.

Regaining the momentum they built last season is key for the National’s title aspirations in the Coles Express NBL1 East debut season. Having won 6 games in a row (by an average of over 30 points) before the season was shut down, demonstrated that the Nationals team can score heavily and bringing that ability to the NBL 1 East will be an important part of the National’s plan for the upcoming season.

Key games for your diary include:

Round 1 vs Norths Bears – a season opener against the Bears away from home is tough way to get the season started, and coming up against one of the most talented sides makes it even tougher. With a pair of last year’s All Stars in Kate Seebohm and Emily Simons in the bears ranks, the Nationals will have to make sure they are ready to go right from the start.

Round 6 vs Albury-Wodonga Bandits – a home court clash against the Bandits will be a blockbuster occasion, with Australia’s greatest ever female basketballer, Lauren Jackson, coming to town. Playing for her home team, Jackson joins a Bandits squad full of young talent that will be eager to impress their illustrious team-mate. The Nationals will have to figure out a plan to limit Jackson’s impact, something few have been able to do.

With championship aspirations and a winning mentality, the Canberra Nationals are ready and raring to go as they put the finishing touches on their preparations for the very first season of NBL1 East.

With all games being live-streamed in 2022, you can share the excitement of the Canberra Nationals season both home and away. Simply CLICK HERE to choose your game.

Make sure to come down to Belconnen Basketball Stadium for Round 2 on the weekend of 9-10 April, as they come face to face with the Sutherland Sharks (Saturday 9 April @5pm) and the Illawarra Hawks (Sunday 10 April @ 1pm) in what will be a blockbuster weekend.

2022 Season Tickets are available via INTIX. CLICK HERE for further details.

Individual Game Day Tickets are also now available. CLICK HERE for further details.

Game Day Tickets will also be available at the door, however, you will need to scan and pay through a designated QR CODE at the venue.