Geelong United Basketball has signed US import Annika Stewart for the remainder of the NBL1 South season.
Fresh off the back of winning the 2025 WBIT Championship with University of Minnesota women’s basketball team, the 191cm forward/centre will join the ranks of Geelong’s unbeaten 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 four seasons playing for University of Nebraska, where she would first link up with Geelong’s Jaz Shelley. Teammates once again in a United uniform, Stewart 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,” GUB women’s NBL1 head coach, Megan Moody said.
“She adds another strong post presence which will complement what we already have in place through the likes of Hannah Hank, Dakota Crichton and Tanielle Knight.”
Stewart 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 Geelong Arena on May 10 against Dandenong Rangers.
