IT hasn't taken long for Courtney Sandiman to show her on-court value and talent for Mildura Heat despite a two-year absence from basketball.

The 23-year-old has emerged as a leader for the CBL side this campaign, both offensively and defensively, and will be an important figure in Saturday's North West Women's division semi-final clash with Kyneton.

Sandiman has scored the equal second-mos...