Who Are Isobel Borlase’s Parents? Everything You Need to Know About Projected 7th WNBA Draft Pick’s Family

At the age of 19, Isobel Borlase is ready to conquer the world of WNBA. ESPN has tipped the Australian as a potential first-round lottery pick. From getting drafted to the WNBA to getting selected for the Olympic squad, 2024 could be a massive year for her. She at times doubts herself, but her family has stood behind her like a rock. They know the trials and tribulations of playing and carrying the expectations of fans worldwide.

Her father, Darryl Borlase, played 246 games in his 14-season-long SANFL career. He was a fan favorite among the Port Adelaide fans. In his debut season, he played only in three games but grew into the team in the following seasons. Though injuries throughout his career marred him, he never gave up playing. When he was on the sidelines, his team went on to three-peat from 1988 to 1990.

He made a resounding comeback in 1991 and was the team’s leading goalkicker with a tally of 25. In 1992, he was the key to his side’s other premiership, which was his first—later winning again in 1994 and 1996. Daisy was his nickname and was bestowed the responsibilities of a captain in 1998. It was his final league season and ended up winning his 4th title. He was not the only Borlase who was the talk of the town, as his would-be wife was winning medals too.

 

Jennifer Borlase represented Australia from 1989 to 1999, dubbed as the golden period of Australian Netball. She won 3 Netball World Cups in 1991, 1995, and 1999 while playing over 70 games. The South Australian also helped her team win the 1998 Gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. The couple has 3 children who have picked up sports too, and now Isobel is ready for her career in the WNBA draft.

Isobel Borlase’s siblings

Her eldest sister Ella is 4 years older than Isobel. While she enjoys surfing as a hobby, Ella has made a prolific career in surf boat rowing. Their team has won plenty of accolades, including the Australian Short Course Championships, where they secured a gold medal. The U23 South Australian Short Course Championships, where they clinched another gold. She earned silver in the Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge in New Zealand. Impressively, they reached the final of the Champion of Champions Surf Boat Challenge and finished third overall at the Surf Boat Interstate Championships.

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Isobel’s older brother James has continued in his father’s footsteps and is playing in the AFL, representing the Adelaide Crows. He was born in Egypt, while Darryl was working as a commodity trader. After a few months, they settled in Melbourne and moved to Adelaide a few years later. He was selected at Crows via the Crows Next Generation Academy.

With a lineage of family involved with sports, it is no surprise that Isobel Borlase is making waves in the world of basketball. She is currently projected to be the #7 pick by

ESPN. The draft pick belongs to the Minnesota Lynx and will certainly have the advantage if they draft the 19-year-old on April 15.

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