Mike Vreeswyk

Mike Vreeswyk (born March 1, 1967) is a former American basketball player.

Mike Vreeswyk
Personal information
Born (1967-03-01) March 1, 1967
Minneapolis, Minnesota
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolMorrisville (Morrisville, Pennsylvania)
CollegeTemple (1985–1989)
NBA draft1989 / Undrafted
Playing career1989–2000
PositionSmall forward
Number8, 12
Career history
1991Zepter Vienna
1990Kortrijk
1991–1992Apollon Limassol
1992–1993JSA Bordeaux
1992–1993Yakima Sun Kings
1993–1994Canoe Jeans Den Bosch
1994–1995Hitashi Honso Rising Sun
1995Ovar
1996–1997Libertel Den Bosch
1997–1998RZG Donar
1998–2000New Philadelphia Firedogs
Career highlights and awards

Career

Vreeswyk attended Morrisville High School (Pennsylvania) from 1981-1985 where he set every season and career basketball record. He finished his career with 2019 points (which was 2nd all-time in Lower Bucks County and 31st in PA history at the time). As a Junior he averaged 23ppg and was named 3rd team all-state. As a Senior he led the state of PA in scoring with an average of 33.5ppg and was named 1st team all-state.

Vreeswyk attended Temple University from 1985-1989. He was a three-year starter and finished his Temple career as the 5th leading scorer of all time (still currently in the top 10) with 1650 points. He also left school as the holder of every 3-point record, until surpassed by Lynn Greer in 2003. This is remarkable, as the 3 Point Line was introduced in Mike's sophomore year, making his total the result of three playing years. He was a member and second leading scorer on the 1987-88 team that was ranked #1 in the country for 9 weeks. The Owls entered the NCAA tournament as the overall #1 seed before losing to Duke in the East Regional Finals.

After college Vreeswyk had tryouts with the Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Bullets and Philadelphia 76ers before embarking on a 9-year professional career overseas. He played in Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, the Netherlands, Portugal and Japan. He also played in the Continental Basketball Association for the Yakima Sun Kings.[1]

Vreeswyk was inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 College Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995,[2] the Temple University Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 [3] and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Bucks County Chapter in 2010 [4]

Honors

References
  1. 1993-94 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 351
  2. Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame
  3. Owl Sports
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