Former Ballarat basketball stars Jade Melbourne and Georgia Amoore are two of the 26 players selected for the Australian Opals Olympic squad.
Ahead of the games on July 26th, the group will participate in training camps, tours and both local and international fixtures against other Olympic-bound countries.
The final 12-player team for Paris will be chosen from the squad.
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In a statement, Head Coach for the Opals, Sandy Brondello, said the squad is full of exceptional talent, which will make the decision to pick a final 12 very difficult.