Mikhaela Cann (née Donnelly; born 30 April 1994) is an Australian professional basketball player.

Mikhaela Cann
No. 6 – Townsville Fire
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1994-04-30) 30 April 1994 (age 30)
Sunnybank, Queensland
NationalityAustralian
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career information
High schoolJohn Paul College
(Brisbane, Queensland)
WNBA draft2016: undrafted
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2012Australian Institute of Sport
2012–2014Logan Thunder
2017–presentTownsville Fire
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
Youth Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Singapore Team
FIBA U18 Oceania Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 New Zealand Team
FIBA U16 Oceania Championship
Gold medal – first place 2009 Australia Team

Career

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WNBL

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Cann began her career playing for the Australian Institute of Sport. After a two-year stint, she then signed in her home state, with the Logan Thunder. She would spend two seasons with the Thunder, until the team folded due to financial difficulties.[1]

After a three-year absence from the league, Cann returned for the 2017–18 season with the Townsville Fire.[2]

National Team

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Youth Level

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Cann made her international debut for the national team at the 2009 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship in Brisbane, Queensland.[3] Donnelly was not selected to the final side for the Under-17 World Championship in France the following year.

In 2010, Cann represented Australia at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.

Personal life

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In March 2017, Cann gave birth to her first child, Adisyn.[4]

Her husband is Luke Cann.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Tuxworth, Jon (April 14, 2014). Logan Thunder WNBL demise 'disappointing': Canberra Capitals. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  2. ^ "DONNELLY TO MAKE WNBL RETURN IN TOWNSVILLE". wnbl.com.au. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Mikhaela Donnelly's profile – 2009 FIBA Oceania U16 Championship for Women – ARCHIVE.FIBA.COM". archive.fiba.com.
  4. ^ "Basketball is child's play for Townsville Fire recruit Donnelly". townsvillebulletin.com.au.
  5. ^ "Mikhaela Cann to miss the 2022 Logan Thunder NBL1 North Season through Pregnancy". loganbasketball.com. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.