Reigning champions sign US scoring guard

The Townsville Fire on Friday announced the signing of US guard Lauren Jensen for the upcoming WNBL27 season.

The 178cm guard arrives in Townsville following an outstanding college career at Creighton University, where she established herself as one of the premier scorers in the NCAA.

A two-time First Team All-Big East selection, Jensen finished her collegiate career as one of Creighton’s all-time leading scorers and a member of the 2,000-point club.

Following her college career, Jensen had WNBA stints with Washington and Phoenix before most recently playing with Greek side AEO Proteas Voulas.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to compete for the Fire and am excited to be a part of and contribute to their championship culture,” Jensen said.

On the back of this experience, Fire coach Shannon Seebohm is excited to add Jensen’s scoring punch and international experience to the reigning champions’ roster.

“Lauren is a proven scorer who can impact the game in a number of ways,” Seebohm said.

“She can stretch the floor, create her own shot and play with real confidence under pressure.

“What we also like is that she has already taken the step into the professional game in Europe, so she understands what it takes to adapt quickly and contribute in a new environment.

“She comes from a successful college program, has been exposed to WNBA environments, and we believe she has the tools to make an immediate impact in the WNBL.”

Jensen joins a Fire squad that already features Courtney Woods, Miela Sowah, Alicia Froling, Abbey Ellis, Alex Fowler, Emma Clarke, and Chloe Forster.