Geelong United Basketball (GUB) is pleased to announce the signing of US import player Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season.
Fresh off the back of winning the 2025 WBIT Championship with the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team, the 6 foot 3 forward/centre will join the ranks of Geelong’s 4 and 0 women’s squad, adding even more depth to the already impressive roster.
“I’m beyond excited to experience basketball in Australia and to join the Geelong team,” Stewart said of her signing. “It’s an incredible opportunity, and I can’t wait to get to know my teammates, explore a new culture, and compete in a new league.”
Before her time in Minnesota, Stewart spent 4 seasons playing for the University of Nebraska, where she would first link up with Geelong’s Jaz Shelley. Teammates once again in a United uniform, Annika is ready to bring “energy, toughness, and a team-first mindset” to the floor. “I’m looking forward to contributing in any way I can to help us win games and build a strong team culture,” she said.
“Annika is going to be a great asset for us,” said GUB women’s NBL1 head coach, Megan Moody. “She adds another strong post presence which will compliment what we already have in place through the likes of Hannah Hank, Dakota Crichton and Tanielle Knight.”
Annika is set to join the squad during Geelong’s Tasmania double header weekend starting on ANZAC Day, and will play her first home game when the team returns to the Geelong Arena on May 10 against the Dandenong Rangers.
