2025 NBL1 National Finals All-Star Five Announced

- August 31, 2025

POSTED BY: Hugh McAuliffe

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The standout performers of the 2025 NBL1 National Finals have been recognised, with the announcement of the prestigious All-Star Five across both the men’s and women’s competitions.

Women’s All-Star Five

Two players from the Cockburn Cougars headline the women’s selections, with Jessie Edwards (193-C-1995, college: Minnesota) and Sarah Mortensen (185-G/F-1997, college: Villanova) both rewarded for their dominant tournament performances. The Knox Raiders also featured strongly, with Alicia Froling (190-F-1996, college: SMU) and Kristy Wallace (180-PG-1996, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) earning spots after leading their side to the National championship. Rounding out the five was Leah Scott (183-PF-1993, college: Marshall) of the Logan Thunder, who was instrumental in her team’s strong Finals campaign.

Women’s All-Star Five

Jessie Edwards (Cockburn Cougars)
Alicia Froling (Knox Raiders)
Sarah Mortensen (Cockburn Cougars)
Leah Scott (Logan Thunder)
Kristy Wallace (Knox Raiders)

Men’s All-Star Five

In the men’s competition, the Canberra Gunners’ championship-winning performance was reflected with Glenn Morison (208-C-1999, college: St.Edward's) and William Mayfield (F-2000) both named to the All-Star Five. Tamuri Wigness (184-PG-2002) (Southern Districts Spartans) shone across the Finals with his dynamic guard play, while Tom Koppens (201-F-2003) (Sandringham Sabres) impressed with his consistency at both ends of the floor. Rounding out the selections was Johny Narkle (199-G-2001) of the Geraldton Buccaneers, whose impact was felt throughout the tournament.

Men’s All-Star Five

Glenn Morison (Canberra Gunners)
Tamuri Wigness (Southern Districts Spartans)
Tom Koppens (Sandringham Sabres)
Johny Narkle (Geraldton Buccaneers)
William Mayfield (Canberra Gunners)

The All-Star Five recognises the best individual performers of the Finals, celebrating those who rose to the occasion on the national stage and left a lasting mark on the 2025 NBL1 season.