Club statement on Lauren Nicholson
Sydney Flames’ Lauren Nicholson will miss the WNBL25 season, announcing on Tuesday that she is pregnant with her first child.
Nicholson, who finished second in the WNBL’s MVP voting during her first season back in Sydney, and her partner Jacob Jackomas are expecting the arrival of their child in April, 2025.
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While Flame #133 will miss the entire 2024-25 campaign, the guard will be around the Hoops Capital side as much as she can – with the intention of returning to the hardwood in WNBL26.
“Jacob and I are extremely excited to share our baby news with the world and can’t wait to meet our son,” the 31-year-old said.
“The whole Hoops Capital organisation has been extremely supportive through this whole process, and I can’t thank them enough for that.
“While I won’t be out there on the court with the girls this year, I’ll support as much as I can and hope to join them next season with the Flames.”
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Flames President Victoria Denholm speaks for the entire club about how excited they are on the arrival of Nicholson’s son.
” While there is no doubt, we will miss the WNBL’s Defensive Player of the Year, Loz Nicholson on court this season – we are so incredibly excited for her as she embarks on this new phase of life,” Denholm said.
“Loz will still be an incredible leader and voice for the Flames locker room and will continue to be around the team.
“We wish her all the best during her pregnancy and hope to see her back in Flames uniform soon.”
The harbour city club is currently working through who will replace Nicholson in the Flames’ WNBL25 roster.
The Flames tip-off their WNBL25 season with their home opener against Canberra on Sunday, November 3.
This fixture, part of the Hoops Capital club’s first double-header of 2024-25 alongside the Kings’ match with Tasmania, tips off at 1.45pm AEDT at Qudos Bank Arena – with tickets still available here.