Another piece of the puzzle added

ANOTHER week, another signing for the OneFortyOne Mount Gambier Pioneers with Lara Edmanson set to join the women’s program for the 2026 NBL1 South season.

Edmanson hails from Melbourne and has developed a strong résumé through her collegiate career in the United States with both the Santa Clara Broncos and the Villanova Wildcats.

At Santa Clara, Edmanson started 30 of 32 games in the 2022-23 season, averaging 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, shooting an outstanding 55.3 % from the field.

In her senior year at Villanova in 2023-24 she averaged 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per contest across 34 games.

Marking her consistency and versatility, Edmanson stands out as a forward who can score efficiently, rebound reliably and contributes in multiple facets of the game.

Her international experience and strong basketball IQ align perfectly with the Pioneers’ ambition to build depth and quality in the women’s program heading into next year.

Head coach Matt Sutton said Lara plays with a great energy for the game and her team.

“Her work rate and ability to shoot will be a great fit on the court, and her as a person will be a great fit in our community,” Sutton said. “We can’t wait to get her here and get to work.”

Edmanson shared her excitement on joining the OneFortyOne Pioneers.

“I’m really excited to be joining Mount Gambier this season,” Edmanson said. “I’ve heard great things about the program and can’t wait to get on court with the team and start competing.”