Aussie Watch: Borlase carries World Cup form back to WNBA

The WNBA returned to the court recently, following a break for the World Cup, and Australia's stars have been producing in a big way.

Rising star and reigning WNBL MVP Izzy Borlase has carried her form from Berlin back to the WNBA with Atlanta. Against Chicago, Borlase tallied 18 points, 3 steals, 1 rebound and 1 assist to help the Dream win 106-81.

Fellow Aussie guard Sami Whitcomb starred for Phoenix in their 94-91 win over Portland. In the victory, Whitcomb tallied 11 points, 4 dimes, 2 boards, 1 steal and 1 block, while UC Capitals' Nyadiew Puoch had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal for the Fire.

Puoch backed this up with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 2 dimes against Golden State.

Fresh off being named to the FIBA All-Second Team, Steph Talbot's 8 points, 5 assists and 3 boards helped Las Vegas defeat Seattle, who were without both Ezi Magbegor and Jade Melbourne, 114-77.

Perth recruit Georgia Amoore hasn't missed a beat since resuming her season with Washington, scoring 12 and 11 points respectively in wins over Chicago and Indiana.

On Monday AEST, Australian Opal Bec Allen hit four triples on her way to 14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 dime for New York against Toronto.

Australians aren't the only ones excelling in the United States, with plenty of WNBL stars showing out for their respective WNBA teams.

Jewels recruit Gianna Kneepkens scored a career-high 15 points (including 3 triples), 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal for Connecticut against Minnesota.

Fellow Tasmanian import Madina Okot had 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal for Atlanta in their 103-59 victory over the Sun.

In Phoenix, Adelaide's Shay Ciezki had 17 points in the third quarter, the most ever by a Phoenix Mercury rookie, to finish with 22 points against Portland.

Finally, New Zealand guard Charlisse Leger-Walker posted 10 points, 8 assists, 5 boards, 1 steal and 1 block for the Sun against Minnesota.