The Logan Thunder have re-signed Carla Drennan and Indiah Bowyer for the 2022 Coles Express NBL1 North season, while adding Tom Howard to the men's roster.
Originally a Cairns junior, Bowyer joined the Thunder in 2021 and won a championship in the inaugural NBL1 North Season.
Bowyer also lead the U21 Logan Thunder women to an SQJBC championship in 2021, averaging 12 points per game in an undefeated season.
She returns ready for a bigger role in 2022 as the Thunder women look to replace the loss of retired forward Cassie Carroll.
Bowyer had this to say about returning for 2022: "I re-signed with Logan for the 2022 season because I enjoyed last season so much.
"We have a good foundation as a team and it’s always exciting being in this environment with the girls and coaches.
"Being a young player it’s always good to have older and more experienced players to help improve my game and to just be a mentor throughout and I have found that at Logan with my teammates and coaches.
"It was easy for me to come back when I have so much support and love."
Originally a Townsville Basketball junior, Howard spent two seasons as an NBL development player for the Townsville Crocs and has since played for the Gold Coast Rollers, averaging 6.9 points per game, eight rebounds per game and 3.0 assists per game in 2021.
Howard said the following about joining the Thunder for NBL1 2022: "The club shows a true family-based, community spirit and being around that indirectly over the past two seasons watching Chev (Chevannah Paalvast) play has proven to be such a refreshing sight in the basketball community."
Originally from Willetton in Western Australia, Drennan attended California State University Northridge playing Division 1 NCAA in the Pac West before joining the Thunder in 2020.
Drennan has played a key role in the Thunder women winning back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021.
She also signed a WNBL development player contract with the Townsville Fire following a successful 2021 in NBL1 North.
Drennan has been working hard with the Fire and will return to the Thunder following the completion of the WNBL season.
"If you’re a part of this club, you know the Logan culture goes unmatched," she said.
"Being in a team with people and coaches who celebrate each other is the best place to be and ultimately made my decision to return easy."
