Enkhiin-Od Michael Sharavjamts (born August 27, 2002) is a Mongolian college basketball player for the Utah Utes of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the San Francisco Dons of the West Coast Conference and the Dayton Flyers of the Atlantic 10 Conference. He is the first Mongolian citizen to earn a Division I athletic scholarship.[1]
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| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
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| Born | August 27, 2002 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality | Mongolian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9.8 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
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| High school | International Sports Academy |
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Personal life
editMike Sharavjamts is the son of Sharavjamts Tserenjankhar and Erdenebulgan Purevsuren. His father, Sharavjamts Tserenjankhar, was a notable basketball player known as "The Mongolian Shark," and was the first Asian player to join the Harlem Globetrotters.[2] Mike was born in Phoenix, Arizona, while his father was playing in the United States.
Growing up in a basketball family, Mike was influenced by his father's career and developed a passion for the sport from a young age. His grandfather Tserenjanhar was also a basketball player who played for the Mongolian national team.
High school career
editMike Sharavjamts began his prep career at Legacy Christian in Xenia, Ohio, where he averaged 10.5 points over 19 games during the 2018-19 season.
Sharavjamts then moved to Prolific Prep in Napa, California, for his sophomore year in the 2019-20 season. His junior season was spent in his hometown of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, due to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, he captained the Mongolian U18 team, leading them to a sixth-place finish at the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
For his senior year, Sharavjamts joined the International Sports Academy (ISA) in Willoughby, Ohio. Here, he showcased his versatility and skill, averaging 10.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 24 games while shooting an impressive 51.2% from three-point range. His performance garnered him consensus four-star recruit status from ESPN, On3, Rivals, and 247Sports.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Mike Sharavjamts #55 SF |
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | International Sports Academy | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 14, 2021 | |
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In addition to his high school and AAU (Midwest 3SSB team) commitments, Sharavjamts represented Mongolia on the global stage. He was a member of the World Team at the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit, where he logged 11 minutes, contributing 2 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 1 assist.
Sharavjamts's high school career not only highlighted his individual talent but also his ability to adapt and excel in diverse competitive environments, paving the way for his historic achievement as a First Mongolian Division I scholarship athlete.
College career
editDayton Flyers
editSharavjamts committed to play college basketball at the University of Dayton in 2022. As a freshman, he averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.[3]
In March 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would enter the 2023 NBA draft.[4] In the summer of 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft[5] and transferred to the San Francisco Dons.[6][7]
San Francisco Dons
editOn June 14, 2023, head coach Chris Gerlufsen announced that Sharavjamts has signed to the San Francisco Dons.[8]
In 2023-24 season, Sharavjamts started all 34 games for the San Francisco Dons, averaged 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
After the season Sharavjamts has announced he has entered the transfer portal second straight season.[9]
Utah Utes
editOn June 4, 2024, Utah Utes men's basketball team announced they signed Sharavjamts for the upcoming season.[10]
National team career
editAs the captain of the Mongolia men's national under-18 basketball team, Mike competed in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and finished in sixth place. He finished the tournament with the eighth-most points with 37 in just 5 games.[11]
References
edit- ^ "About Mike".
- ^ "First Mongolian Globetrotter".
- ^ "Mike Sharavjamts stats".
- ^ "NBA Draft 2023 Announcement".
- ^ "Withdraws name from NBA Draft 2023".
- ^ "Sharavjamts joined San Francisco Dons".
- ^ "Mike Sharavjamts transfers to San Francisco after one season".
- ^ "Mike Sharavjamts Joins San Francisco Dons".
- ^ "First D-I Mongolian Athlete Getting Close To Finding A New Home For 2024-25".
- ^ "Utah Men's Basketball Adds Sharavjamts for 2024-25 Campaign".
- ^ "FIBA 3x3 U18 World cup 2019".
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