Mikhaela Donnelly

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

Mikhaela Donnelly
No. 6 – Townsville Fire
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1994-04-30) 30 April 1994
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
2010 SingaporeTeam
FIBA U18 Oceania Championship
2012 New Zealand Team
FIBA U16 Oceania Championship
2009 Australia Team

Career

WNBL

Donnelly 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, Donnelly returned for the 2017–18 season with the Townsville Fire.[2]

National Team

Youth Level

Donnelly 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, Donnelly represented Australia at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.

Personal life

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

References
  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.
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