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Michael Snaer

Snaer in 2013
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1990-06-21) June 21, 1990 (age 35)
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
Second-team All-ACC (2012) Third-team All-ACC (2013) ACC All-Defensive team (2012) ACC tournament MVP (2012) ACC All-Freshman team (2010) McDonald's All-American (2009)

Michael Snaer (born June 21, 1990) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a talented player known for his skills. He played for teams like Karpoš Sokoli in Macedonia.

During his time in college, Michael Snaer was a star. He helped Florida State University win their first ever ACC tournament championship in 2012. He was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of that tournament!

High School Basketball Star

Michael Snaer grew up in Moreno Valley, California. He was a tall shooting guard at 6 feet 5 inches. He went to Rancho Verde High School.

In his final year of high school, Michael was amazing. He scored about 28 points in every game. He also grabbed over 10 rebounds and made over 5 assists per game. He was great at defense too, with many steals and blocks.

Because of his awesome skills, he was chosen as a McDonald's All-American. This means he was one of the best high school players in the country. He was also named the Gatorade Player of the Year for California.

Many top colleges wanted Michael to play for them. Rivals.com, a group that ranks players, said he was the second-best shooting guard in the nation in 2009. He decided to play for Florida State. He chose them over other big schools like UCLA and Kansas.

College Career Highlights

When Michael Snaer started at Florida State, he quickly made an impact. As a freshman, he was the third-highest scorer on his team. He was also named to the conference's All-Freshman team.

In his second year, Michael became a full-time starter. He helped his team reach the NCAA tournament in 2011. They even made it to the "Sweet 16" round, which was their best result since 1993!

Becoming a Top Player

Michael really shined in his third year. He became one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He led his team in scoring, averaging 14 points per game.

He also helped the Seminoles win their first-ever ACC tournament championship. Michael was famous for hitting "buzzer beaters." These are shots made right as the game clock runs out. He made three-pointers to win games against Duke and Virginia Tech that season!

In the 2012 ACC tournament, Michael averaged 18 points per game. He was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was also chosen for the All-ACC second team and the conference's All-Defensive team.

Michael decided to stay at Florida State for his senior year. Many people thought he would be named the ACC Player of the Year. They also thought he might be an All-American.

College Statistics Overview

Here's a look at Michael Snaer's performance during his college years. These numbers show how many points, rebounds, and assists he had each season.

Professional Basketball Journey

After college, Michael Snaer was not chosen in the 2013 NBA draft. However, he still played in the NBA Summer League for teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers.

He then signed with a team in Italy called Enel Brindisi. Later, in 2013, he played for a Russian team, Ural Yekaterinburg. He left that team in December 2014.

In 2016, he briefly joined the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA Development League. Michael Snaer's professional career ended in 2016.