Michael Gansey was born on December 21,1982 and is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is currently the general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.
16 Facts About Mike Gansey
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Mike Gansey previously served as assistant general manager for the Cavaliers and general manager for the Cavaliers' NBA G League affiliate, the Canton Charge.
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Mike Gansey, who grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Olmsted Falls, was a three-time All-State player at Olmsted Falls High School, including first-team honors in his final two years.
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Mike Gansey is the school's all-time leading scorer at 1,909 points for his career.
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Mike Gansey then began his college career at St Bonaventure University.
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Mike Gansey went on to lead the Mountaineers in scoring on the tour at 15.5 points per game.
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Mike Gansey had the 18th highest career scoring average at WVU, the ninth best field goal percentage in a career, the third best 3-point field goal percentage in a career, the seventh most steals per game in a career and the 12th most minutes per game in a career.
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Mike Gansey was named First-team All Big-East as well as an AP Honorable Mention All-American.
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Mike Gansey was one of ten finalists for the Oscar Robertson Award, a finalist for the Wooden Award, as well as a finalist for the Naismith Trophy.
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Mike Gansey signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Heat in July 2006, and played in summer league games, but was waived before the season.
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Mike Gansey was waived after having a life-threatening staph infection that limited his play.
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Mike Gansey played for the Los Angeles Clippers on their 2007 NBA Vegas Summer League team.
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On September 24,2008, Mike Gansey was selected by the Erie BayHawks with the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA D-League expansion draft.
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On November 5,2009, Mike Gansey was drafted by Idaho Stampede in the 2009 D-league draft.
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On July 26,2017, Mike Gansey was promoted to assistant general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, serving under GM Koby Altman.
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On February 23,2022, Mike Gansey was promoted to general manager of the Cavaliers, serving under president of basketball operations Koby Altman.