Sydney Flames, a prominent team in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), has a rich history, marked by four championship titles in 1993, 1997, 2001, and 2017, along with ten runner-up finishes. The team, based in Sydney at the Quay Centre, was established in 1981, initially known as the Bankstown Bruins before becoming Sydney Flames in 1991. They were also known as Sydney University Flames from 2002 to 2022, before reverting back to Sydney Flames in August 2022. Currently, the team's performance has been struggling. As of December 2025, Sydney Flames holds a record of 3 wins and 9 losses, placing them at the bottom of the league standings. The team is also dealing with significant injury issues, including the absence of key player Lauren Nicholson due to family reasons, a concussion for French import Olivia Epoupa, and injuries to Isi Morgan and Shaneice Swaby.