Michael Thomas Gminski was born on August 3,1959 and is an American former professional basketball player and a college basketball TV analyst for CBS Sports.
16 Facts About Mike Gminski
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Mike Gminski played his high school ball for Masuk High School in Monroe, CT, where he graduated in three years.
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Mike Gminski is considered a pioneer in reclassifying, graduating early to jump start his college basketball career.
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Mike Gminski led the team in scoring during his junior and senior years.
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Mike Gminski was named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 1977, first team All-ACC three years, 1978,1979, and 1980, and ACC Player of the Year in 1979.
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Mike Gminski was named an AP Second Team All-American in 1979 and 1980, and a UPI First Team All-American in 1979 and Second Team All-American in 1980.
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Mike Gminski is sixth in blocked shots all-time in the ACC and second in Duke history.
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Mike Gminski is second in Duke career rebounds behind Shelden Williams and fifth in points behind JJ Redick, Johnny Dawkins, Christian Laettner, and Kyle Singler.
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In 2002, Mike Gminski was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team as one of the 50 greatest players in Atlantic Coast Conference history.
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Mike Gminski was drafted in the first round by the New Jersey Nets of the NBA.
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Mike Gminski played for the Nets from 1980 to 1988.
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Mike Gminski played in the Summer Pro League in 1981, where during a game he was elbowed in the back which caused an infection and blood clot.
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Mike Gminski went on to play with the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks.
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Mike Gminski wore jersey No 42 throughout his career and only got to wear No 43 in his final 8 games with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Mike Gminski scored 10 points in his final NBA game.
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Mike Gminski was an exceptional free throw shooter, especially compared to other big men.