Darcee Garbin

Darcee Garbin is a highly decorated and experienced forward currently playing for the Cockburn Cougars in the NBL1 West. A former Australian Opal and multiple WNBL champion, Garbin brings a wealth of professional experience to the semi-professional league. Her 2026 NBL1 West season, following a break for motherhood, has seen her average 12.0 points and 8.2 rebounds over 5 games, indicating she remains a significant presence on the glass. While her scoring efficiency (FG 32.4%, 3P 22.9%) is currently below her career NBL1 averages, she continues to contribute across multiple statistical categories.

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Garbin operates as a versatile forward, leveraging her 188 cm (6'2") frame and extensive experience to impact games. She is a tenacious rebounder, consistently crashing the boards on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she has historically been a high-volume scorer, capable of creating her own shot and drawing fouls, evident in her strong free throw percentages. While her current season shows a shift in offensive output, she remains a player who can stretch the floor and contribute to ball movement with her assists and steals. Her presence provides a veteran anchor for the Cougars, influencing play through her positioning and leadership.

Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Darcee Garbin began her professional journey at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) from 2011-2012. Her extensive WNBL career includes stints with the West Coast Waves (2012-2015), Townsville Fire (2015-2020), where she won two championships in 2016 and 2018, and the Perth Lynx (2020-2022), serving as captain in the 2021-22 season. Garbin has also played professionally overseas, winning the DBBL Cup and league championship with Herner TC in Germany (2018-19) and the Hungarian League championship with DVTK-Hun-Therm (2022-2024). Her NBL1/SBL history includes multiple championships with the Rockingham Flames (2014, 2015, 2019) and an SBL All-Star Five selection in 2019. A distinguished Australian Opal, Garbin earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup and multiple FIBA Asia Cup bronze medals. She married Nic Cody in 2024 and welcomed their first child in December 2025, taking a break from professional basketball before her current NBL1 return.

Darcee Garbin signed with the Cockburn Cougars for the 2026 NBL1 West season in March 2026, marking her return to the court after giving birth to her first child in December 2025. Shortly after, in May 2026, it was announced that Garbin had signed with the Tasmania Jewels for their inaugural 2026-27 WNBL season. Highlights of her play for the Cockburn Cougars from Round 8 of the 2026 NBL1 West season were posted in May 2026.