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Rebecca Duke
Rebecca Duke
  • 183cm
  • Forward
  • 22-Apr-1987

#7 Rebecca Duke

Scored 80 points in her debut season of the Price Attack WNBL... represented WA Metro at the U16's 2001/02, U18's 2003 in Australian Junior Championships... attended the Australian Junior Camp 2002/03/04... member of the Gems squad (Australian Junior Women) 2003/04... played all 21 games, shooting 45% from the floor (2004/05)... ranked 4th in the league and 1st for AIS for blocked shots (1.3) in the 2004/05 season.

Player Q&A:


Name: Rebecca Lee Duke

Date of birth: 22 April 1987

Most admired sportsperson: Michael Jordan

Proudest moment in basketball: Being co-captain of the 2005 Gems Team

Fitness tip: Push beyond your comfort zone

My partner on Dancing with the Stars would be: Brendon Fervola

Dream destination on a holiday: Hawaii

Funniest team mate and why: Sammi Woosnam, she says things that I wouldn't dare say out loud

The last time I laughed until I cried was: Last Sunday 9

The best advice I've ever had was: If you do the hard work- rewards will soon come.

If only I could: have finished my degree already

Three people I would invite to a dinner party would be: Angelina Jolie, Michael Jordan, Oprah.

My friends say I look like: Schapelle Corby

One day I plan to: Own my own bar.

If I was a Superhero, my name and powers would be: Dukes of hazard

If I wasn't a basketballer, I would love to be: A professional tennis player.

Favourite movie: Crazy/Beautiful.

Favourite television show: We can be Heros

If I was singing Karaoke, I would sing: My happiness, Powderfinger.

Favourite comedian: Carl Barron.

Favourite food: Stirfry

Favourite invention: Ipod

Last book I read was: Some uni textbook.

In 2016, I'll be: I have no idea, hopefully happy and successful in all areas of my life.