Mike Allison (basketball)

Michael Allison (born August 4, 1990) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Gifu Swoops of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball at the University of Maine with the Black Bears. Allison also has experience playing with the Durham Wildcats of the British Basketball League.

Mike Allison
Allison with the River Lions in 2017
No. 44 – Gifu Swoops
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1990-08-04) August 4, 1990
Hamilton, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolNational Elite Development Academy
(Lynden, Ontario)
CollegeMaine (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013 / Undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Durham Wildcats
2014–2015Mississauga Power
2015–2018Niagara River Lions
2018–presentGifu Swoops
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Allison was born on August 4, 1990 Eileen Margrate and Wayne David Allison and grew up in Lynden, Ontario. His father had attended Wooster College and had experience with the Canada men's national basketball team.[1][2] Mike attended St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School and went on to become school Athlete of the Year and the team's Most Valuable Player. Later, Allison trained at the National Elite Development Academy in Lynden and was eventually selected to play for the Canadian junior national team.[1]

Professional career

In September 2013, Allison signed a one-year contract with the Durham Wildcats of the British Basketball League after being awarded an athletic scholarship by Durham University to study for a master's degree.[3][4] He quickly became one of the league's top shot-blockers and rebounders.[5]

For the following season, Allison competed with the Mississauga Power of the National Basketball League of Canada.[6] In the summer of 2015, he played with Blessed Sacrament Nation in the North of the Border Basketball League.[7] Allison returned to the NBL Canada for the next year with the Niagara River Lions.[6]

International career

In 2009, Allison joined the Canadian junior national team for Mondial Juniors de Basket in France, which was regarded as one of the top basketball competitions in Europe at that level. In the tournament, Allison averaged 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as his team took the gold medal. He most notably recorded 11 points and six rebounds in the championship game victory over Lithuania. Highlighting Lithuania's squad was Donatas Motiejūnas, while Canada was led by Kelly Olynyk.[8] Allison also competed with the national team at the Under-18 World Qualifier, where Canada finished third.[1]

References
  1. "Mike Allison". GoBlackBears.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  2. "Wayne Allison - Class of 1978". ShooterMcGavin.com. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  3. "Allison Signs Pro Contract With Durham Wildcats". GoBlackBears.com. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  4. "Former UMaine forward signs pro basketball contract in England". Bangor Daily News. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  5. "PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: MIKE ALLISON". GoDurhamWildcats.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  6. "Former Mississauga Power Centre Mike Allison Signs with River Lions". RiverLions.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  7. "Mike Allison". NorthBorderBasketball.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  8. "Canada Wins Mondial Junior Men's Tourney and MVP Titles" (PDF). Basketball.ca. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
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