The Melbourne Tigers are excited to announce the signing of Ella Ogier for the 2024 NBL1 South Season.
Ella originates from Shepparton in country Victoria and joins the Tigers after having a four year college career and playing for the Ringwood Hawks in 2023. Ella represented Victoria Country in the U16 and U 18 Australian Junior Championships before heading to Omaha for college. After two years at Omaha, Ella then transferred to San Jose State where she had her best college year averaging 12ppg 4rbd 2ass and 2stl per game. Ella had some great performances with Ringwood in 2023 with a standout game against Mt Gambier where she scored a season high 16 points. Ella will bring her length and athleticism to be a key contributor to the Tigers in 2024.
Coach Kaleb Sclater said
Coach Kaleb Sclater said,
“It’s great to have Ella join our program in 2024. I’ve known her for a while through the Vic Country program, she’s a fantastic person and a talented athlete. I’m excited for everyone to see Ella’s defensive versatility, she has the speed to defend smaller guards and the length to guard 4’s and 5’s. She will be a nightmare on the defensive end for opposing teams. Ella also brings an elite ability to get out and run in offensive transition which will be exciting for fans to see and add a big boost to our team.”
Ella said,
“I’m so happy to be a part of the Melbourne Tigers for next season. It’s exciting time and I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates and the Tigers fans. I love the direction that Kaleb and the Tigers are going. Kaleb’s style of play of running the floor, fast paced style has my name all over it and I can’t wait to get started”.
Keep your eyes peeled for more roster announcements for our NBL1 women’s team coming soon