| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1957 [1] Renmark, South Australia |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Australia |
| Sport | Women's basketball |
Patricia "Pat" Mickan (born 12 March 1957) is an Australian former basketball player.
Mickan played 150 games for the national team between 1979 and 1989, competing at two Olympic Games; 1984 and 1988. [1] [2] Mickan described her Olympic memories; "I have goose bumps when thinking about it, it's just a very rare and precious experience". [3] Mickan also represented Australia at three World Championships - 1979, 1983 and 1986. [4]
Following her retirement, Mickan went on to become a successful state senior netball and basketball coach. [2] Breaking the barrier for women in sport, Mickan also became the first female specialist skills coach in the Australian Football League with the Adelaide Crows. [3] Her younger brother, Mark, is a former AFL footballer. [2]
Mickan is also a freelance writer and public keynote speaker. [2] [5] In 2013, Mickan was elected to the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame. [6]
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