Mike Harper (basketball)

Mike Harper

Harper in 2013
Personal information
Born	(1957-12-09) 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
2× First-team Division III All-American (1979, 1980) 3× NCAA Division III champion (1978–1980)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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.

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 III national basketball championships.

Personal life

Following his basketball career, Harper became an insurance agent. He also serves as a board member for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

External links

• Lewis & Clark coaching profile
• Media related to Michael Harper (basketball) at Wikimedia Commons