Seattle Storm Signs Olympian Jade Melbourne

2024 bronze medalist heads back to Seattle

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with overlapping planes of navy, teal, and orange conveying the energy and movement of the sport.The Storm's acquisition of Olympian Jade Melbourne adds a dynamic playmaker to their roster, further sharpening their competitive edge.Seattle Today

The Seattle Storm have announced the signing of guard Jade Melbourne, a 23-year-old Australian native who has played for the UC Capitals in the WNBL for six seasons and represented the senior Australian National Team, the Opals, at the 2024 Paris Olympics where she was named FIBA's Rising Star.

Why it matters

The addition of Jade Melbourne, a young and dynamic playmaker with international experience, is expected to bolster the Storm's roster and provide a boost of energy and talent to the team as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Melbourne spent the last two seasons with the Washington Mystics, where she saw a career-high 23.4 minutes per game in 2025 while averaging 5.9 points and 2.9 assists. She hit a career-high in three-point shooting (35.7%) in 2024 and averaged 5.4 points alongside 43.4% shooting from the field. Melbourne was drafted by the Storm in 2022 and later signed with the team in 2023, where she averaged 2.6 points and 1.2 assists per game during her first season in the Emerald City.

  • Melbourne was drafted by the Storm in 2022.
  • Melbourne signed with the Storm in 2023.
  • Melbourne spent the last two seasons with the Washington Mystics.

The players

Jade Melbourne

A 23-year-old Australian guard who has played for the UC Capitals in the WNBL for six seasons and represented the senior Australian National Team, the Opals, at the 2024 Paris Olympics where she was named FIBA's Rising Star.

Talisa Rhea

The Storm's General Manager, who expressed excitement about welcoming Jade Melbourne back to Seattle and her potential to impact the team with her growth and experience in international competition.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to welcome Jade back to Seattle. She's a young, dynamic playmaker with a high basketball IQ who can impact the game in multiple ways.”

— Talisa Rhea, Storm General Manager

The takeaway

The signing of Jade Melbourne, a rising star with international experience, is a strategic move by the Seattle Storm to bolster their roster and continue their success in the WNBA. Her addition is expected to provide a boost of energy and talent to the team as they look to build on their recent achievements.