Mike Gminski
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
August 3rd, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Duke University, helping the team reach the Final Four in 1986. Selected as the 50th overall pick in the 1980 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets, later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Hornets. Transitioned into broadcasting after retirement from professional basketball, covering college basketball and the NBA for various media outlets.
Played for the New Jersey Nets
Competed with the Philadelphia 76ers
Provided commentary for college basketball
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