Mohan Koo joins minority ownership group as Adelaide Lightning enter new WNBL chapter.<\/p>\n
South Australian cybersecurity expert Mohan Koo<\/a> is part of the new minority ownership of the WNBL\u00a0club Adelaide Lightning<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m absolutely thrilled to team up with such an accomplished group of entrepreneurs to grow the Adelaide Lightning,” Koo said. <\/p>\n “The Lightning has been a South Australian icon for decades and we\u2019re committed to securing the team\u2019s long-term success, both on and off the court.<\/p>\n \u201cWith the season just around the corner, we can\u2019t wait to see the Lightning back in action.\u201d<\/p>\n Koo is part of a group of investors that include Jeevan Koo, James Begley and John Paul Drake.<\/p>\n The State Government remains the majority owner after they bailed out the club in May with Premier Peter Malinauskas committing $571,000 a year for three years ($1,713,000) with the team<\/a> training at the $88 million South Australian Institute of Sport.<\/p>\n Adelaide Lightning CEO Melanie MacGillivray said it was a coup for South Australia to attract state-based owners.<\/p>\n “\u201cThis is an exciting new chapter for the team,” she said.<\/p>\n “To have such a passionate group of South Australians investing in Adelaide Lightning signals the importance of this team and women\u2019s basketball in the state,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the Lightning grows, all team decisions will be centred around positive outcomes for the South Australian community and for Australian female basketballers.\u201d<\/p>\n The Lightning announced a new major sponsor at the same time with Drakes Supermarkets signing a multi-year deal.<\/p>\n Adelaide plays its first game of WNBL26<\/a> on Sunday, October 19, 2025.<\/p>\n Adelaide Lightning RosterSerena Sundell (signed Wednesday August 6, 2025)Steph Talbot (re-signed Wednesday, June 11, 2025<\/a>)Tayla Brazel (re-signed on Friday, June 13, 2025).Dallas Loughridge<\/a> (signed on Monday, June 16, 2025)Sharne Robati (signed on June 23, 2025)Sania Feagin (signed on Monday, June 30, 2025<\/a>)Ella Tofaeono (signed on Wednesday, July 2, 2025)Jasmin Fejo (signed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025)Ashlee StrawbridgeMaddy Freer <\/a>(signed on Thursday, August 28, 2025)Jordy Freer (signed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025)Ruby Porter (signed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025)<\/p>\n INS: Dallas Loughridge, Tayla Brazel, Sharne Robati, Sania Feagin, Ella Tofaeono, Ashlee Strawbridge<\/p>\n OUTS: Isobel Borlase, Isabelle Bourne, Haylee Andrews<\/p>\n Adelaide Lightning Players who played in NBL1 in 2025Tayla Brazel \u2014 Sturt SabresDallas Loughridge<\/a> \u2014 Dandenong RangersSharne Robati \u2014 Casey CavaliersElla Tofaeono \u2014 Melbourne TigersJasmin Fejo \u2014 Woodville WarriorsAshlee Strawbridge \u2014 West Adelaide BearcatsMaddy Freer \u2014 <\/a>Forestville EaglesJordy Freer \u2014 North Adelaide RocketsRuby Porter \u2014 Cockburn CougarsAdelaide Lightning 2025\u201326 WNBL FixturesSunday, 19 October 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Perth LynxSaturday, 25 October 2025 \u2013 Geelong United v Adelaide Lightning (Geelong Arena)Saturday, 1 November 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Canberra Capitals (SA State Basketball Centre)Sunday, 9 November 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Sydney Flames (SA State Basketball Centre)Saturday, 15 November 2025 \u2013 Townsville Fire v Adelaide Lightning (Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre)Tuesday, 18 November 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Bendigo Spirit (SA State Basketball Centre)Friday, 21 November 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Geelong United (SA State Basketball Centre)Sunday, 30 November 2025 \u2013 Bendigo Spirit v Adelaide Lightning (TBC)Tuesday, 9 December 2025 \u2013 Canberra Capitals v Adelaide Lightning (AIS Arena)Friday, 12 December 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Townsville Fire (SA State Basketball Centre)Sunday, 14 December 2025 \u2013 Sydney Flames v Adelaide Lightning (Quay Centre)Friday, 19 December 2025 \u2013 Bendigo Spirit v Adelaide Lightning (Red Energy Arena)Sunday, 21 December 2025 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Perth Lynx (SA State Basketball Centre)Sunday, 28 December 2025 \u2013 Southside Flyers v Adelaide Lightning (TBC)Friday, 2 January 2026 \u2013 Perth Lynx v Adelaide Lightning (Perth High Performance Centre)Sunday, 4 January 2026 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Townsville Fire (SA State Basketball Centre)Tuesday, 13 January 2026 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Sydney Flames (SA State Basketball Centre)Saturday, 17 January 2026 \u2013 Southside Flyers v Adelaide Lightning (RAC Arena)Tuesday, 20 January 2026 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Canberra Capitals (SA State Basketball Centre)Saturday, 31 January 2026 \u2013 Southside Flyers v Adelaide Lightning (VIC State Basketball Centre)Sunday, 8 February 2026 \u2013 Adelaide Lightning v Southside Flyers (SA State Basketball Centre)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mohan Koo joins minority ownership group as Adelaide Lightning enter new WNBL chapter. 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