Michael Allison (born August 4, 1990) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Gifu Swoops of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball at the University of Maine with the Black Bears. Allison also has experience playing with the Durham Wildcats of the British Basketball League.
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| No. 44 – Windsor Express | |
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| Position | Power forward / center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 4, 1990 Hamilton, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | National Elite Development Academy (Lynden, Ontario) |
| College | Maine (2009–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Durham Wildcats |
| 2014–2015 | Mississauga Power |
| 2015–2018 | Niagara River Lions |
| 2018–2019 | Gifu Swoops |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life edit
Allison was born on August 4, 1990, Eileen Margrate and Wayne David Allison and grew up in Lynden, Ontario. His father had attended Wooster College and had experience with the Canada men's national basketball team.[1][2] Mike attended St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School and went on to become school Athlete of the Year and the team's Most Valuable Player. Later, Allison trained at the National Elite Development Academy in Lynden and was eventually selected to play for the Canadian junior national team.[1]
Professional career edit
In September 2013, Allison signed a one-year contract with the Durham Wildcats of the British Basketball League after being awarded an athletic scholarship by Durham University to study for a master's degree.[3][4] He quickly became one of the league's top shot-blockers and rebounders.[5]
For the following season, Allison competed with the Mississauga Power of the National Basketball League of Canada.[6] In the summer of 2015, he played with Blessed Sacrament Nation in the North of the Border Basketball League.[7] Allison returned to the NBL Canada for the next year with the Niagara River Lions.[6]
International career edit
In 2009, Allison joined the Canadian junior national team for Mondial Juniors de Basket in France, which was regarded as one of the top basketball competitions in Europe at that level. In the tournament, Allison averaged 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as his team took the gold medal. He most notably recorded 11 points and six rebounds in the championship game victory over Lithuania. Highlighting Lithuania's squad was Donatas Motiejūnas, while Canada was led by Kelly Olynyk.[8] Allison also competed with the national team at the Under-18 World Qualifier, where Canada finished third.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Mike Allison". GoBlackBears.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Wayne Allison - Class of 1978". ShooterMcGavin.com. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Allison Signs Pro Contract With Durham Wildcats". GoBlackBears.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Former UMaine forward signs pro basketball contract in England". Bangor Daily News. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: MIKE ALLISON". GoDurhamWildcats.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Former Mississauga Power Centre Mike Allison Signs with River Lions". RiverLions.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Mike Allison". NorthBorderBasketball.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Canada Wins Mondial Junior Men's Tourney and MVP Titles" (PDF). Basketball.ca. Retrieved 27 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Mike Allison at RealGM
- Mike Allison at Eurobasket.com (subscription required)