The Chambers Franklyn City of Joondalup Wolves are excited to announce the signing of 3×3 Australian National Player and Sydney Flames star Emma Clarke for the 2024 NBL1 West season.
Emma Clarke is an elite Australian basketball phenom who has winning experience representing Australia on the National and International stage; currently playing for the Sydney Flames in the WNBL.
Emma Graduated from Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence in 2017 and was selected to represent Australia in the Under 17 Oceania Basketball Championships held in Guam. In 2018, Emma joined the University of Colorado Buffaloes in the NCAA Div 1 and in her senior year she started in 29 of the 30-game season.
In 2020, Emma signed her first WNBL contract with the Perth Lynx where she played in all 13 games, averaging 4.2 points and 3.1 rebounds a game in her first year with the club. Leaving the Lynx in 2022, Clarke signed with the Sydney Flames where she is now a top contributor in 5 major categories for the team and has established herself as one of the best 3-point shooter in the WNBL. Emma is top 8 in 3 pointers made, and top 2 for percentage in less than 25 minutes of play per game.
Emma was chosen to represent Australia again during the 2023 FIBA 3×3 International Tournament held in Austria where the Australian team swept the qualifiers 5-0. Australia took bronze after a loss to France in the Semi-Final and beating China 21-20. Emma also competed for Australia in FIBA 3×3 tournaments across China where team Australia took silver in both tournaments, losing only to China in the Grand Finals. In Wuhan, Emma led all players in total rebounds.
Most recently, Emma has been named to the extended national squad for the 3×3 Asia Cup Tournament, where the team has the chance to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris, France.
During the 2023 NBL1 West season with the Perry Lakes Hawks, Emma led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.7 points (top 10 in the league) and 8.8 rebounds a game. We look forward to Emma’s continued success in Green for the Wolfpack this season on Van Kailis Court!
Women’s Head coach Jesse Pence had this to say about signing Emma:
“Thank you to Andrew and the Board in helping to land a player of the caliber of Emma. She is a sharpshooter that handles like a guard, has the athleticism to finish on the interior and is a competitor with a high motor. We look forward to her contributions this season!”
Emma had this to say about signing with the Wolves:
“I’m really looking forward to being in a new environment and a part of the Wolves in NBL1 24. I’m excited to compete in front of the home fans and with the players we have I believe we will be a finals contender. Can’t wait to get back to Perth, meet the squad and get to work!”
Emma joins teammates Laniesha Paddon, Ella Thornton-Elliott, Sarah Toeaina and Darien Huff for the Wolfpack in the 2024 NBL1 West season.