Mike Sojourner facts for kids
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 16, 1953 Germantown, Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Germantown (Germantown, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Utah (1972–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1974–1977 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1977 | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,658 (8.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,237 (6.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 172 (0.9 apg) |
Michael Sojourner (born October 16, 1953) is a former American professional basketball player. He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
Mike Sojourner played as a power forward and center. He was quite tall at 6 feet 9 inches (about 2.06 meters). He played three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Atlanta Hawks from 1974 to 1977. He spent his entire professional career with this team.
Mike Sojourner was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1974 NBA draft. He was the 10th player picked overall. He was also drafted by the Denver Rockets in the 1974 ABA draft. Mike is the younger brother of Willie Sojourner, who was also a professional basketball player.
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Playing Basketball in College
Before joining the NBA, Mike Sojourner played college basketball for the University of Utah. He played for the Utah Utes team from 1972 to 1974.
College Achievements
During his time at Utah, Mike was recognized for his skills.
- In 1973, he was named to the Second-team All-WAC.
- In 1974, he improved and made it to the First-team All-WAC. This shows he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Mike Sojourner's NBA Career
Mike Sojourner played for the Atlanta Hawks for three seasons. He was known for his ability to score points and grab rebounds.
Key Stats for the Hawks
Over his three seasons in the NBA, Mike Sojourner averaged 8.7 points per game. This means he scored almost 9 points in every game he played. He also averaged 6.5 rebounds per game, which means he was good at getting the ball back after a missed shot. He also had 0.9 assists per game, helping his teammates score.
NBA Regular Season Statistics
Here are some of Mike Sojourner's career statistics from his time in the NBA. These numbers show how he performed in different areas of the game.
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1974–75 | Atlanta | 73 | 29.2 | .488 | .651 | 8.8 | 1.3 | .5 | .8 | 11.7 |
| 1975–76 | Atlanta | 67 | 23.9 | .473 | .672 | 6.7 | .9 | .6 | .6 | 8.6 |
| 1976–77 | Atlanta | 51 | 10.8 | .468 | .719 | 2.9 | .4 | .3 | .2 | 4.5 |
| Career | 191 | 22.4 | .480 | .671 | 6.5 | .9 | .5 | .6 | 8.7 | |
- GP means Games Played (how many games he played).
- MPG means Minutes Per Game (how many minutes he played on average in each game).
- FG% means Field Goal Percentage (how often his shots went into the basket).
- FT% means Free Throw Percentage (how often his free throws went into the basket).
- RPG means Rebounds Per Game (how many rebounds he got on average).
- APG means Assists Per Game (how many times he passed the ball to a teammate who then scored).
- SPG means Steals Per Game (how many times he took the ball from an opponent).
- BPG means Blocks Per Game (how many times he stopped an opponent's shot).
- PPG means Points Per Game (how many points he scored on average).
More About Mike Sojourner
After his time in the NBA, Mike Sojourner retired from professional basketball in 1977. He is remembered for his contributions to the Atlanta Hawks during his career.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Mike Sojourner para niños
