She is 17 years old, hasn't played a minute of a WNBL game and still finds life in front of the cameras a little nerve-racking. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue But there are 38 reasons why this Canberra Capitals rookie could be a name to remember.
Monique Bobongie is a Centre of Excellence product who rose through the ranks in Mackay before making the move to Canberra to join Paul Goriss' rebuild . And a 38-point showing - which included four assists and four steals - in Canberra's opening game at Hoopsfest in Perth last week suggests she could become a Capitals fan favourite. The Capitals fell to Bendigo by seven and beat Geelong by 31 during the pre-season tournament - but with teams made up of rookies and rising stars, the wins and losses count for little.
What counts is the fashion in which Bobongie led a team largely made up of teenagers from the Centre of Excellence after pulling on a Capitals uniform for the first time. "It was a surreal feeling. I just can't believe it," Bobongie said.
New Canberra Capital Monique Bobongie is a star to watch. Picture by Karleen Minney "It was a good tournament, good to go up against girls our age but get court time ..
. [and] to show more leadership before I come into a team.
