Lauren Elizabeth Jackson is an Australian professional basketball player. Arguably the most notable Australian women's basketball player, Jackson has had a decorated career with the Australia women's national basketball team and has had multiple stints in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) between 1997 and 2024. Between 2001 and 2012, she played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Jackson in 2012 following the London Olympics
Jackson with the Capitals in 2012
Jackson (#15) with the Storm in July 2006
Jackson with Ros Casares Valencia in April 2012
Australia women's national basketball team
The Australia women's national basketball team, nicknamed the Opals after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country, represents Australia in international basketball. From 1994 onwards, the Opals have been consistently competitive and successful having won nine medals at official FIBA international tournaments, highlighted by a gold medal winning performance at the 2006 World Championship in Brazil. At the now-defunct regional Oceania Championship for Women, the Opals won 15 titles. In 2017, FIBA combined its Oceanian and Asian zones for official senior competitions; following this change, the Opals compete in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup.
Lauren Jackson in August 2012, Australia's most decorated basketball player
The National team celebrating after being awarded the gold medals for winning the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women in basketball
Liz Cambage, the first woman in Olympic history to slam dunk a basketball