Michael Snaer facts for kids
Snaer in 2013
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 21, 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Rancho Verde (Moreno Valley, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida State (2009–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2013–2016 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Enel Brindisi |
| 2014 | Ural Yekaterinburg |
| 2016 | Karpoš Sokoli |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Snaer, born on June 21, 1990, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played for teams like Karpoš Sokoli in Macedonia. During his college years, he led Florida State University to win their first ACC tournament championship in 2012. He was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of that tournament.
High School Basketball Journey
Michael Snaer is a 6-foot-5-inch shooting guard from Moreno Valley, California. He went to Rancho Verde High School.
Amazing Senior Year Stats
In his final year of high school, Michael had incredible stats. He scored about 28.1 points per game. He also grabbed 10.8 rebounds, made 5.2 assists, and had 3.6 steals per game. Plus, he blocked 2.2 shots per game.
Top High School Honors
Because of his amazing skills, Michael was chosen as a McDonald's All-American. This is a special honor for the best high school basketball players in the country. He was also named the Gatorade Player of the Year for California.
Choosing His College Team
Experts at Rivals.com thought Michael was a five-star recruit. This means he was one of the top young players in the nation. They ranked him as the second-best shooting guard and the seventh-best player overall in 2009. Michael decided to play college basketball for Florida State. He chose them over other big schools like UCLA, Missouri, Marquette, and Kansas.
College Basketball Career
Michael Snaer played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles. He showed his talent from his very first year.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
As a freshman, Michael scored 8.8 points per game. This was the third-highest on his team. He was also named to the conference's All-Freshman team. In his second year, he became a full-time starter. He continued to score 8.8 points per game. He helped the Seminoles reach the NCAA tournament in 2011. The team made it to the Sweet 16, which was their best result since 1993.
Junior Year Highlights
In his junior year, Michael became one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He led his team by scoring 14.0 points per game. He also helped the Seminoles win their first-ever ACC tournament championship. Michael was known for hitting amazing shots at the last second. He made three-pointers to win games against Duke and Virginia Tech.
ACC Tournament MVP
Michael played incredibly well in the 2012 ACC tournament. He averaged 18 points per game and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). For the regular season, he was chosen for the second-team All-ACC. He also made the conference's All-Defensive team for his great defense.
NCAA Tournament Challenges
In the NCAA tournament, Michael had a tough game against St. Bonaventure. It was the first time all season he didn't score any points. The Seminoles lost in the second round to Cincinnati.
Senior Season Expectations
Michael decided to stay at Florida State for his senior year. Many people thought he would be a top candidate for ACC Player of the Year and All-American honors.
College Statistics Overview
Here's a look at Michael Snaer's average stats during his college career:
| Season | Team | G | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | MIN | TO |
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| 2009–10 | Florida State Seminoles | 32 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .439 | .348 | .655 | 23.6 | 2.5 |
| 2010–11 | Florida State Seminoles | 34 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .400 | .368 | .776 | 28.6 | 2.7 |
| 2011–12 | Florida State Seminoles | 35 | 14.0 | 6.1 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | .436 | .404 | .846 | 30.4 | 2.1 |
| 2012–13 | Florida State Seminoles | 33 | 14.8 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .425 | .384 | .817 | 32.7 | 2.8 |
| Totals: | 134 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .425 | .382 | .782 | 28.9 | 2.5 | |
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Michael Snaer was not chosen in the 2013 NBA draft. This means no NBA team picked him directly.
Playing in Other Leagues
He played in summer league games for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers. He then decided to sign with Enel Brindisi, a team in Italy's top basketball league. In 2013, he joined the Russian team Ural Yekaterinburg. He left that team in December 2014.
Short Stint in the D-League
In October 2016, Michael was picked up by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. This team was part of the NBA Development League, which is now called the G League. However, he was released from the team in November of that same year.
