Penny Taylor has urged Canberra Capitals youngster Stephanie Talbot to join her at WNBA champions Phoenix Mercury as soon as possible after she continued her strong season in Sunday's 89-84 loss to Dandenong.

The Australian Opals swingman was impressed by what she saw when she guarded Talbot at the AIS Arena, and is looking forward to playing with the former WNBL rookie of the year.

Stephanie Talbot of the Canberra Capitals drives the ball toward the net. Credit:Matt Bedford

The Mercury, coached by Australian legend Sandy Brondello, were dominant in winning the last WNBA championship, Taylor playing an influential role alongside fellow Opal Erin Phillips.

Talbot is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game in her first season with the Capitals.