Michael Edward Harper (born December 9, 1957) is an American former 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, U.S. |
| 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: 3rd round, 56th overall pick |
| 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 | |
Early years
editAfter 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 III national basketball championships.
Personal life
editFollowing his basketball career, Harper became an insurance agent.[2] He also serves as a board member for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.[3]
References
edit- ^ "NBA Statistics". Sports Reference LLC.
- ^ "Where Are They Now?- Michael Harper". NBA.com.
- ^ "We Ask Oregon's New Pot Overlords: What's Your Experience with Marijuana?". Willamette Week. November 19, 2014.
External links
edit- Lewis & Clark coaching profile
Media related to Michael Harper (basketball) at Wikimedia Commons
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