Mike Sharavjamts
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| No. 6 – Utah Utes | |
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| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 27, 2002 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality | Mongolian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | International Sports Academy |
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Enkhiin-Od Michael Sharavjamts (born August 27, 2002) is a Mongolian college basketball player for the Utah Utes of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the San Francisco Dons of the West Coast Conference and the Dayton Flyers of the Atlantic 10 Conference. He is the first Mongolian citizen to earn a Division I athletic scholarship.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Mike Sharavjamts is the son of Sharavjamts Tserenjankhar and Erdenebulgan Purevsuren. His father, Sharavjamts Tserenjankhar, was a notable basketball player known as "The Mongolian Shark," and was the first Asian player to join the Harlem Globetrotters.[2] Mike was born in Phoenix, Arizona, while his father was playing in the United States.
Growing up in a basketball family, Mike was influenced by his father's career and developed a passion for the sport from a young age. His grandfather Tserenjanhar was also a basketball player who played for the Mongolian national team.
High school career[edit]
Mike Sharavjamts attended International Sports Academy in Willoughby, Ohio, where he played high school basketball. During his time at the academy, he developed a reputation for his versatile skills as a point guard and shooting guard.
Sharavjamts gained national attention as a senior season. His performances helped lead his team to a successful season, culminating in a berth in the National Prep Championship tournament.
In addition to his on-court success, Sharavjamts participated in prestigious basketball camps and showcases, including the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit, where he competed against some of the best high school talents from around the world. His standout performances in these events further solidified his status as a top recruit and caught the attention of college scouts.
Sharavjamts was rated as a four-star recruit by major recruiting services, and he received scholarship offers from several Division I programs before ultimately committing to the University of Dayton.
College career[edit]
Dayton Flyers[edit]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Mike Sharavjamts #55 SF |
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | International Sports Academy | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 14, 2021 | |
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Sharavjamts committed to play college basketball at the University of Dayton in 2022. As a freshman, he averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.[3]
In March 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would enter the 2023 NBA draft.[4] In the summer of 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft[5] and transferred to the San Francisco Dons.[6][7]
San Francisco Dons[edit]
On June 14, 2023, head coach Chris Gerlufsen announced that Sharavjamts has signed to the San Francisco Dons.[8]
In 2023-24 season, Sharavjamts started all 34 games for the San Francisco Dons, averaged 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
After the season Sharavjamts has anounced he has entered the transfer portal second straight season. [9]
Utah Utes[edit]
On June 4, 2024, Utah Utes men's basketball team announced they signed Sharavjamts for the upcoming season.[10]
National team career[edit]
As the captain of the Mongolia men's national under-18 basketball team, Mike competed in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and finished in sixth place. He finished the tournament with the eighth-most points with 37 in just 5 games.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "About Mike".
- ^ "First Mongolian Globetrotter".
- ^ "Mike Sharavjamts stats".
- ^ "NBA Draft 2023 Announcement".
- ^ "Withdraws name from NBA Draft 2023".
- ^ "Sharavjamts joined San Francisco Dons".
- ^ "Mike Sharavjamts transfers to San Francisco after one season".
- ^ "Mike Sharavjamts Joins San Francisco Dons".
- ^ "First D-I Mongolian Athlete Getting Close To Finding A New Home For 2024-25".
- ^ "Utah Men's Basketball Adds Sharavjamts for 2024-25 Campaign".
- ^ "FIBA 3x3 U18 World cup 2019".
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