Michael Britt
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 7, 1960 Washington Bullets |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 21, 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1983 | Louisville Catbirds |
| 1983–1984 | Albuquerque Silvers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Michael Antonio Britt (October 7, 1960 – December 25, 2017) was an American professional
Dubbed the "Flying Pencil" by David Remnick of The Washington Post, as some scouts felt his slender frame was too lean for his height, Britt had a phenomenal freshman season at District of Columbia, averaged 24.3 points and 12.4 rebounds in 16 games with the Firebirds varsity. As a sophomore in the 1980–81 season, Britt was joined by 6'10" center Earl Jones, forming an explosive combination, and in 1982, Britt was named the outstanding player in the NCAA Division II tournament and the Firebirds won the championship with a 25–5 overall mark.
Britt had his first taste of International competition at the Jones Cup in Taipei in 1982, An incoming senior that year, Britt combined forces with such stars as
Britt died on December 25, 2017, at 57.[2]
References
- ^ "1984–85 Continental Basketball Association Official Guide and Register, page 224". Continental Basketball Association. Fall 1984.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ Perry, Alex (December 30, 2017). "'He was a superstar': Community mourns pro baller, mentor to kids". Suffolk News-Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2018.