If the Opals messy, disappointing Tokyo Olympic campaign had one bright spot, it was the emergence of Ezi Magbegor as a legitimate force on the international stage.
After a blistering season with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA, Magbegor has returned to Australia and looks to play a key role in the Opal's 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign.
Magbegor's talent and athleticism were obvious in Tokyo, but it remained to be seen whether she could translate that into taking the next step.