Mike Harper (basketball)
Michael Edward Harper (born December 9, 1957) is a former American professional basketball player who played for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1980 to 1982.[1]
![]() Harper in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1957 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Quigley South (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | North Park (1976–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980 / Round: 3 / Pick: 56th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 1980–1988 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 32 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1982–1983 | Pallacanestro Trieste |
| 1983–1984 | Fulgor Libertas Forlì |
| 1984–1986 | Olympique Antibes |
| 1986–1988 | CB Canarias |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early years
After graduating from Chicago's Quigley South High School, Harper played college basketball at North Park University, where he led teams to three consecutive NCAA Division I national basketball championships.
Personal life
Following his basketball career, Harper became an insurance agent.[2] He also serves as a board member for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.[3]
References
- "NBA Statistics". Sports Reference LLC.
- "Where Are They Now?- Michael Harper".
- "We Ask Oregon's New Pot Overlords: What's Your Experience with Marijuana?". Willamette Week.
External links
- Lewis & Clark coaching profile
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