Gianna Kneepkens signs with Tasmania Jewels in the WNBL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Gianna Kneepkens, a former UCLA Bruin national champion, has signed a contract with the Tasmania Jewels in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). This announcement comes as Kneepkens continues her rookie season with the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. The WNBL season starts in October, following the conclusion of the WNBA playoffs. Head coach Claudia Brassard expressed excitement about Kneepkens' shooting ability. Kneepkens has had a challenging start to her WNBA season, averaging 3.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
- •Kneepkens currently plays for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA.
- •WNBL season begins in October, after WNBA playoffs conclude.
- •Tasmania Jewels will add a second import player.
- •Kneepkens was the 15th overall pick in the WNBA draft.
- •Head coach Brassard praises Kneepkens as a tremendous shooter.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA alum Gianna Kneepkens signs with the Tasmania Jewels in the WNBL
"Former UCLA Bruin national champion Gianna Kneepkens signed a deal this weekend with the Tasmania Jewels in the WNBL.
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