Athlete Bio

Height: 6'7"

Weight: 240 lbs

Position: Power Forward/Center

Nationality: USA

College: University of Cincinnati

Born: 1985

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Ligas Americas Champion 2012
• NBL Canada All-Defensive 1^st Team 2011-12
• All-NBL Canada 1^st Team 2011-12
• All-NBL Canada Center of the Year 2011-12
• NBL Canada All-Star Game 2011-12
• All-PBL 2nd Team for 2010-11 season
• PBL Champion in 2010-11 season
• Ranked 2^nd in the PBL in Rebounds Per Game (8.9) for 2010-11 season
• Averaged 8.5 PPG and 6.2 RPG for Landstede in the DBL (Holland) for 2009-10 season
• Averaged 9.8 PPG and 5.7 RPG at Cincinnati in 2008-09 season
• McDonald’s All-American All-Star Game in 2004
• USA Select Team at Nike Hoop Summit in 2004
• Two time Alabama Class 5A Player of the Year
• Rated as a 5 Star Recruit and 20^th best overall player by Rivals.com

Scouting Report

Mike is a 6’8” big man who imposes his will in the paint. He finishes well around the basket and is highly-skilled for a big man. He runs the floor well and is good in the pick-and-roll. He can also defend well, even out to the perimeter. Mike has played at both the University of Texas and University of Cincinnati and has been very successful professionally. He hustles and creates many second-chance opportunities for his team on offense.

NBA Comparison: David West

PROFESSIONAL CAREER NOTES

2017: Illiabum Clube (Portugal – LPB)

Averaged 10.2 ppg and 7.2 rpg in six games with Illiabum. He shot 51.5% from the field in those games, and his best performance came against Lusitania, when he finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds on 9-14 shooting.

2016-17: Union SF (Argentina – TNA)

Played four games and averaged 7.5 ppg and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 47.4% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line.

2015-16: CD Aguila (El Salvador – Liga MB)

Averaged 18 ppg and 12.7 rpg in 7 games with CD Aguila in seven games. He also shot 60% from the field in those games.

2015-2016: Club Atletico Sarmiento (Argentina - TNA)

In December 2015, signed with Club Atletico Sarmiento where in one game he scored 7 points and grabbed 10 rebound before suffering a minor injury in practice. Released as the injury was expected to require a 30-day rehab period.

2015-2016: Club Atletico Lanus (Argentina – Liga A)

In 15 games, averaged 7.6 ppg and 4.8 rpg in 20.4 mpg despite averaging only 5 shots per game.  Released so the team could bring in a player at a different position.

2014-2015: The Island Storm (Canada – NBL Canada)

Appeared in 31 games while averaging 10.5 ppg and 6.1 rpg.  Hit the game winning buzzer beater to send The Island Storm toSemifinals, finishing the game with 17 points and 9 rebounds. 

2014-2015: Pioneros de Cancun (Mexico - LNBP)

Returned from injury to average 7 ppg and 4.6 rpg while shooting 63% on 2-point baskets over a 7-game stretch.

2013-2014: La Union Formosa (Argentina – Liga A)

Sat out the season due to a torn Achilles tendon that occurred in the first game of the season.

2012-2013: Pioneros de Cancun (Mexico)

LNPB

Averaged 11.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg while shooting 54.5% from the field. On 10/13/12 he had 25 points and 8 rebounds in a 118-65 win against Osos de Guadalajara. On 11/8/12 he had 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 107-85 win against Fuerza Regia. On 11/29/12 he had 32 points and 8 rebounds in an 87-79 win against Halcones Xalapa.

Liga Americas

Averaged 9.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg. On 3/22/2013 in a game against S. Jose/Unimed, he had an outstanding 17 points, 6 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.

2012: Pioneros de Cancun (Mexico)

Averaged 10.0 ppg and 3.3 rpg in just 20.7 mpg over 3 games in Liga Americas to help his Pioneros become the first Mexican team to win the Liga Americas Championship.

2011-12: Summerside Storm (NBL Canada)

Averaged 16.4 ppg and 9.2 rpg for Summerside Storm of NBL Canada. Named the All-NBL Canada Center of the Year. Named to 1^stTeam All-NBL. Named to NBL Canada All-Defensive 1^st Team. Named to 2011-12 NBL All-Star game.

2011: Rochester Razorsharks (PBL)

Averaged 11.6 ppg and 8.9 rpg for PBL Champion Rochester Razorsharks. Named to 1^st Team All-PBL. Ranked 2^nd in the PBL in Rebounds per Game. On 4/6/11, scored 20 points with 11 rebounds against Quebec. Had double digit rebounds in nearly half of his games (9 of 19).

2011: Vermont Frost Heaves (PBL)

Averaged 20.9 ppg and 10.3 rpg in 7 games before team folded. Scored at least 15 points in all 7 games with Vermont. On 1/8/11, scored 28 points with 9 rebounds in only 33 minutes against St. John. On 1/23/11, scored 23 points with 14 rebounds and 4 blocked shots against Lawton.

2009-10: Landstede (Holland-DBL)

Averaged 8.5 ppg and 6.2 rpg in 26 games with Landstede in Holland. On 10/10/09, scored 15 points with 6 rebounds, 3 blocked shots, and 4 steals against DeFriesland. On 2/6/10, scored season-high 23 points with 12 rebounds against the Matrixx Magixx.

COLLEGE CAREER NOTES

University of Cincinnati (NCAA Division 1 – Big East Conference)

2008-09: Averaged 9.8 ppg and 5.7 rpg in a conference that produced three #1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. On 1/10/09, scored 14 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists against future NBA big men Jeff Adrien and Hasheem Thabeet of Connecticut. On 2/14/09, scored 17 points with 5 rebounds against future San Antonio Spur DeJuan Blair of Pittsburgh.

2007-08: Sat out season after rupturing Achilles heel in preseason.

2006-07: Sat out transfer season.

University of Texas (NCAA Division 1 – Big 12 Conference)

2005-06: Averaged 2.3 ppg and 3.1 rpg in 13 mpg for a Texas team that advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. Grabbed 7 rebounds in the Big 12 Championship game against Kansas. Scored 9 points on 4-4 shooting with 7 rebounds in Sweet 16 victory over West Virginia.

2004-05: Averaged 3.2 ppg and 3.9 rpg in 15 mpg during freshman season. Scored 6 points with 9 rebounds against #20 Oklahoma.  

For further information contact:

Bret Kanis

Hightower Law Firm

1 850 466 2963 (work)

1 850 380 9189 (cell)

bret@htowerlaw.com