Mike Brittain
| No. 40 | |
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| Center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 1963 Clearwater, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | October 1995 (Age 32) |
| High school | Clearwater |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 35 lb (16 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Carolina (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 1985–1987 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1987 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Michael James "Mike" Brittain (born June 21, 1963 in Clearwater, Florida – died October 1995) was an American professional basketball player.
In his senior year at Clearwater High School, the 7-foot center led the Jack L. Wilson-coached Clearwater High Tornadoes to a 32–3 record and the 1981 Class 4A State title.[1] Brittain scored 32 points in the State Championship game,[2] winning easily over Miami Central 79–53.
Brittain went on to play collegiately for the University of South Carolina.
He was selected by the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs in the second round (29th pick overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft and played for the Spurs for 38 games between 1985 and 1987.
At the time of his death, Mike was working as regional manager in Atlanta, Georgia for a pharmaceutical company.
[edit] References
- ^ Mike Flanagan (1981-03-16). "Day to Remember - The Tornadoes Made History They'll Never Forget". St. Petersburg Independent. p. 40, Section 24-C.
- ^ Mike Flanagan (1981-03-16). "The Great Brittain Lived Up To His Name". St. Petersburg Independent. p. 40, Section 24-C.
[edit] External links
- Clearwater grad, NBA vet Mike Brittain found dead
- Mike Brittain at Basketball-Reference.com
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