The emotions go hand in hand for the Sydney Flames centre when it comes to lining up against a handful of championship-winning teammates.

The 23-year-old will lock horns with the Canberra Capitals for the first time since packing her bags and heading a few hours up the road at Sydney Uni Sports Centre on Sunday.

So what has changed since she made the move? She is a starter averaging career-high numbers.

And there is no doubt Scherf's dream remains the same - she is just looking to realise it in different colours. Because coming so close to an Opals call-up before missing the cut hurt.

Scherf's stint in Canberra paved the way for her to earn selection for an Opals camp in January this year which was designed to work towards the FIBA Asia Cup.

She thought she was so far off the radar Basketball Australia had made some sort of mistake - but there could be little doubt Scherf is a player to watch.

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Scherf ultimately fell short of Sandy Brondello's final squad for the Asia Cup, but the Flames centre is determined to force her way back into the fold as she looks to fulfil the potential that was always there, so blindingly obvious to anyone who watched her.

"I've been working really hard and seeing how far I get," Scherf said.

"Not making it after the Gold Coast camp was a big disappointment but it's just another step on the road. I've got to get over that mountain.

"There's always going to be other hurdles in the way, I've just got to keep working hard and make things happen. I've just got to have little goals before I get there."

New Flames coach Katrina Hibbert lured Scherf to Sydney with a starting spot up for grabs after the rising star served the final year of her apprenticeship under Marianna Tolo last summer.

A quick look at the numbers suggests she has taken her chance with both hands - Scherf is averaging career-best figures for points per game (7.7), rebounds (10) and assists (2.3).

But Scherf laughs there will still be a few butterflies in her stomach when she steps onto the court this weekend.

"I just really liked what Frog had to offer. I loved playing under Gorrie [Paul Goriss], he coached me really well and I enjoyed what he had for me," Scherf said.

"I just thought Frog did so much for me while I was in Melbourne and it was probably a better fit for me with what she could do for me.

"I'm really looking forward to her coaching, trainings have been great and I'm working really hard. The calibre of girls Sydney have brought in, there's a lot of talent there. It really helps, getting a lot of insight from everyone.

"Froggy is really looking at me to really step up and be a target for the team. I've just got to take it one game at a time, and when I step out on the court, nothing else matters."

Not even the butterflies brought on by familiar faces.

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Sunday: Sydney Flames v Canberra Capitals at Sydney Uni Sports Centre, 2pm.