From nappies to nail-biters, Logan Thunder’s fearless captain has turned motherhood, resilience, and grit into pure basketball gold.
Logan Thunder women’s captain Mikhaela “Mik” Cann has experienced just about everything in basketball, championships, injuries, comebacks, and a return to elite competition as a mum of three.
But the 31-year-old point guard’s latest triumph might be the sweetest yet: leading Logan to the 2025 NBL1 North title in a dramatic three-game series.
“It was wild,” Cann says.
“I haven’t been part of a series like that where it’s gone to Game 3 and into overtime. It was a crazy experience.”
After a heavy 87-69 loss in Game 1 to Southern Districts Spartans, Logan’s hopes looked slim. But the Thunder roared back with a 29-point demolition in Game 2, before clinching the decider 78-76 in overtime.
Cann credits the team’s resilience for the turnaround.
“When you get spanked in Game 1 and respond the way we did, that says a lot,” she says.
“It proves we’ve brought in the right people—not just talent-wise, but people-wise.”
She was pivotal in the comeback, delivering 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals in Game 2. But Cann is quick to spread the praise—from Leah Scott’s 35-point explosion to the defensive grit of the team’s younger players.
“It wasn’t just about stats,” she says.
“It was about the willingness of our group to do things that don’t show up on the box score. That’s what won us that championship.”
For Cann, the victory was more than just another title. It was about giving back to the club that shaped her career.
“I’ve been here a long time. Logan has always felt like home,” she says.
“The best thing about this club is the people. We’re not the biggest or flashiest, but we’ve got heart.”
Her journey hasn’t been easy. After three pregnancies and years of rehab, Cann is playing some of the best basketball of her life.
“I’ve become a better leader and a better player since having kids,” she says.
“Being a parent teaches you patience and perspective. I appreciate the game more now because I know how much I’ve given to get here.”
As if a championship wasn’t enough, Cann celebrated her 150th senior game and will now return to the WNBL, signing a one-year deal with the Sydney Flames after several years away from the top tier league.
“Honestly, I didn’t expect it,” she says.
“I thought I’d go back to New Zealand. When Guy Molloy [Flames coach] called and was upfront about supporting me as a mum, that meant a lot.”
Logan Thunder General Manager and former NBL player Mitch Young told Logan Local the title is more than a trophy, it’s an inspiration.
“Last season, our female participation increased by 7%, which is huge,” he said.
He says Logan’s women’s program is among the strongest in Queensland, thanks to pathways from juniors through to NBL1.
“One of the things I was most proud of during the series was the number of juniors in the team,” Young says.
“The majority of the group came through Logan’s pathway. That’s what NBL1 is about—we use it as a shopfront for Logan Basketball.”
And at the heart of that shopfront is Cann.
“We have some amazing female role models in our team, and Mik is the perfect example,” Young said. “She’s paved the way through what she does on and off the court.”
For now, Cann is enjoying the championship moment while preparing for another WNBL challenge.
“My only goal is to keep playing while I can, enjoy the game, and support my family,” she said. “If I can do that, then I’m winning.”
