Mike Higgins (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 17, 1967 Grand Island, Nebraska |
| Nationality | American / Spanish |
| High school | Greeley West (Greeley, Colorado) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Northern Colorado (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1989–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1989 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1989–1990 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1990 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1990 | Valvi Girona |
| 1990–1991 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1991 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1991 | BCM Gravelines |
| 1991 | Puleva Granada |
| 1991–1992 | Fulgor Libertas Forlì |
| 1992–1993 | Omaha Racers |
| 1993–1994 | CB Gran Canaria |
| 1994–1995 | Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca |
| 1995–1996 | Peñarol de Mar del Plata |
| 1996–1998 | Isuzu Giga Cats |
| 1998–1999 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1999 | Franca |
| 1999–2000 | Boca Juniors |
| 2000–2001 | Fluminense |
| 2001–2002 | Londrina |
| 2002 | Bilbao Berri |
| 2003–2004 | CB Cáceres |
| 2004–2006 | León Caja España |
| 2006–2007 | Cantabria Lobos |
| 2007–2008 | CAI Zaragoza |
| 2008 | CB Granada |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael S. Higgins (born on February 17, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a tall power forward, standing 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) tall. Mike Higgins played for many teams during his long career. This included two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played in many other leagues around the world.
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Who is Mike Higgins?
Mike Higgins is known for his long career in basketball. He played for over 20 years. He started playing professionally in 1989. He retired from the sport in 2010. His journey took him to teams in the United States and other countries.
Early Life and College Basketball
Mike Higgins was born in Grand Island, Nebraska. He went to Greeley West High School in Greeley, Colorado. After high school, he played college basketball. He played for the University of Northern Colorado. He played there from 1985 to 1989.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Mike Higgins joined the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is the top basketball league in the world. He played for three different NBA teams.
- He started with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1989.
- Later that year, he played for the Denver Nuggets.
- In 1990, he also played for the Sacramento Kings.
During his NBA career, he played for two seasons. He averaged 1.7 points per game.
Career in Other Leagues
After his time in the NBA, Mike Higgins played in many other leagues. He played for several teams in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was a major league in the U.S. at the time.
- He played for the Rapid City Thrillers.
- He also played for the Yakima Sun Kings.
- Other CBA teams included the Omaha Racers and Grand Rapids Hoops.
Mike Higgins also played basketball internationally. He played for teams in many countries. These included Spain, Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy, and Japan. One of his achievements was being the JBL Field Goal Percentage Leader in 1997. This means he was very good at making his shots. He finished his career playing for Obradoiro CAB in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Mike Higgins para niños
