The University of Hawai'i women's basketball program has announced the addition of guard Taryn Bond to its 2026‑27 roster, a move that reunites the Australian prospect with her older sister Teyahna Bond, a recent Most Improved Player for the Rainbow Warriors.
Taryn Bond arrives after three seasons in the NBL1 with the Cairns Dolphins, where she established herself as a sharpshooter, shooting above 45 percent from the field and averaging double‑digit points in each of her final two campaigns.
Sisterly Synergy Sets New Expectations
Coach Khalilah Mitchell praised the newcomer, describing her as an elite athlete capable of attacking the rim and stretching the floor, qualities that should diversify the team's offensive arsenal.
Both sisters have represented Australia on the international stage, with Taryn earning MVP and three‑point honors at the 2025 FIBA Basketball Without Borders Asia event, while Teyahna contributed to the nation's U17 gold‑medal run in the Oceania Cup.