Hank to leave United for Europe

AFTER one season with Geelong United’s WNBL team, Hannah Hank will make the move to Poland for their upcoming 25/26 season.

Hank has exercised the European out clause in her contract and will suit up for Polish club KS Basket.

During her short time in Geelong, Hank showed outstanding growth on and off the court.

She averaged 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during United’s inaugural WNBL season.

Her hard work and dedication also saw her rewarded with Australian selection for the Gangarrus in 3×3 competition.

Speaking via the official Instagram account of her new Polish team, Hank said she was super-excited for this new opportunity.

“I’m definitely looking forward to coming over to Poland, meeting my coach after some great conversations, and meeting my teammates.

“I’ve never been to Poland so I have a lot to look forward to.”

Geelong United general manager of pathways and NBL1 women’s head coach Megan Moody said the club was very pleased for Hank.

“This is a great opportunity for her, and a well-deserved one.

“We thank Hannah for her contributions throughout our first WNBL season, and hope to see her back in a Geelong jersey again in the near future.”

Hank will continue to play out the remainder of the NBL1 South season here in Geelong before departing.

She had two double-doubles in United’s wins against Knox (17 points and collecting 10 rebounds) and Mt Gambier (22 points and 11 rebounds) at the weekend.

United has extended its winning streak to 10 following the two wins.

Captain Jaz Shelley has continued her scintillating form, scoring 41 points across the two matchups.

The men’s side went down by 19 to Knox and fell by 6 to Mt Gambier on Sunday.

Demarcus Gatlin was gallant for Geelong, scoring 18 points to go with 21 rebounds.

Tristan Forsyth, Marach Marach, Jackson Talbot and Owen Odogie all scored in double figures.

This weekend, United take on the Eltham Wildcats. The women’s team will tip off off at 6pm, followed by the men’s from 8pm.