Mikaela loves Tasmania

The 2015-16 Australian basketball season ended about a month ago, but Mikaela Ruef ('13) has stayed in Australia, as she did last year, to play for the Launceston Tornadoes in the summer season .

Andrew Mathieson (Launceston Examiner) reports ...

... what Mikaela loves about Tasmania: American Mikaela Ruef continues her love for playing at Launceston Tornadoes SEABL club

... and Mikaela's expectations of the Tornadoes' upcoming road trip: Launceston Tornadoes under pressure on the road against SEABL rivals Geelong and Kilsyth

The Tornadoes and Mikaela have begun the season brilliantly. They've won their first four games; she ranks second in the league in rebounds (14.5), averages 19.5 ppg and has made 87% (20-23) of her free throws!

You can keep track of the Tornadoes and Mikaela this summer at the SEABL website.