Mike Olliver
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| Born | March 21, 1959 Lancaster Lightning |
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Michael Orlando Olliver (born March 21, 1959) is an American former basketball player. He is best known for his college career at Lamar University, where he was the Southland Conference Player of the Year in 1981.
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division I NCAA tournament appearances. Olliver was a three-time first-team All-Southland Conference pick and as a senior in 1981 was named the Southland Player of the Year after averaging 22.3 points per game. He also led the Cardinals to a Southland tournament title the same year and was named the tournament most valuable player. For his career, Olliver scored 2,518 points (20.6 per game), making him the leading scorer in school history.[1] He also owns the school's single-game scoring mark with 50 points against Portland State.[2]
After completing his college eligibility, Olliver was drafted in the second round (32nd pick overall) of the
Lancaster Lightning once the Silvers franchise folded.[3] Olliver later became a high school coach in North Carolina, but was sentenced to 16 years in prison after stabbing his ex-girlfriend in 2007.[4]
References
- ^ "2015–16 Lamar Cardinals basketball media guide, pages 56-59". Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ Wood, Rush (January 14, 2009). "LU's Olliver didn't set scoring record without help, and here's how". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ 1983–84 Official CBA Guide, pg. 129
- ^ Rodriguez, Sheyenne (January 18, 2008). "Former star athlete sentenced for stabbing girlfriend". abc11.com. Retrieved December 9, 2015.