Mike Hall (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Michael Horus Hall is an American
professional basketball
player with the Erdemir SK of the Turkish Basketball League
.
in Palos Heights, Illinois
. Hall, a four year starter at George Washington University
from 2002 through 2006 was a tri-captain his senior season on a team that went 27-3.
after his senior season, Hall joined the Tulsa 66ers
of the NBA Development League
. On February 28, 2007, the Washington Wizards
signed him to a ten-day contract due to injuries of forwards Antawn Jamison
and Caron Butler
. He was signed to a second ten day contract shortly afterwards, and on March 21, the team signed him for the rest of the season.
He appeared in two games for the Wizards and was released in late October, 2007 due to salary cap reasons.
In December 2010, Hall signed with the Dakota Wizards
of the NBA Development League.
club Olimpia Milano
in Serie A
, the top level of Italian basketball.
In 2008-09, Hall was one of the top rebounders of Serie A
. Thanks also to his good performances, Armani Jeans reached Euroleague 2008-2009
Top 16 and Serie A finals, which they eventually lost to MPS Siena
. In 2008-2009 he scored career highs 27 points and 9 rebounds in Euroleague, and 23 points and 15 rebounds in Serie A.
In 2009-10 he lost his starting lineup spot to newcomer Stefano Mancinelli
, after he was suspended for a game by his team, due to some polemic phrases he posted on Facebook
. During the summer of 2010 he signed a contract with Bancatercas Teramo
, but was released in December 2010 after the team's 0-5 start.
In January 2011 he signed with Erdemir SK in Turkey
.
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Milano
| 42 || 41 || 30.1 || .429 || .335 || .745 || 7.6 || 1.1 || 2.0 || .3 || 11.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Milano
| 39 || 25 || 25.8 || .363 || .284 || .778 || 6.2 || 1.6 || 1.3 || .4 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Teramo
| 5 || 5 || 37.6 || .375 || .348 || .833 || 8.2 || 1.8 || 1.8 || .2 || 10.8
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 86 || 71 || 28.6 || .400 || .315 || .763 || 7.0 || 1.3 || 1.7 || .3 || 9.3
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player with the Erdemir SK of the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
.
College career
He attended Alan B. Shepard High SchoolAlan B. Shepard High School
Alan B. Shepard High School is a public secondary school located in Palos Heights, Illinois. The school, along with Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and Harold L. Richards High School are part of Community High School District 218. Students who attend the school live in the communities of Palos...
in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,260 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 12,561 in 2005.-Geography:Palos Heights is located at ....
. Hall, a four year starter at George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
from 2002 through 2006 was a tri-captain his senior season on a team that went 27-3.
D-League and NBA
UndraftedUndrafted
An undrafted sportsperson or undrafted free agent is specific type of sportsperson who plays, or attempts to play, in a professional sports league without first being selected in a draft....
after his senior season, Hall joined the Tulsa 66ers
Tulsa 66ers
The Tulsa 66ers are an NBA Development League team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their logo design is a basketball behind mountains with a road leading up to them, all on a U.S...
of the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
. On February 28, 2007, the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
signed him to a ten-day contract due to injuries of forwards Antawn Jamison
Antawn Jamison
Antawn Cortez Jamison is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . He currently plays power forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers and was a member of the USA National Team for the 2006 FIBA World Championships...
and Caron Butler
Caron Butler
James Caron Butler, widely known as Caron Butler , is an American professional basketball player who most recently played at small forward for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.-Early life:...
. He was signed to a second ten day contract shortly afterwards, and on March 21, the team signed him for the rest of the season.
He appeared in two games for the Wizards and was released in late October, 2007 due to salary cap reasons.
In December 2010, Hall signed with the Dakota Wizards
Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:...
of the NBA Development League.
Europe
On August 11, 2008 Hall signed with ItalianSerie A (basketball)
Lega Basket Serie A is the highest level club competition in Italian professional basketball where play determines the national champion. The season consists of a home-and-away schedule of 30 games, followed by an eight-team playoff round. Quarterfinals and semifinals series are best-of-five, and...
club Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano is a Lega Basket Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1936 by Milan businessman Adolfo Bogoncelli. Its colors are red and white, and the team is sometimes referred as "Scarpette Rosse" because team officials imported from the United States red...
in Serie A
Serie A (basketball)
Lega Basket Serie A is the highest level club competition in Italian professional basketball where play determines the national champion. The season consists of a home-and-away schedule of 30 games, followed by an eight-team playoff round. Quarterfinals and semifinals series are best-of-five, and...
, the top level of Italian basketball.
In 2008-09, Hall was one of the top rebounders of Serie A
Serie A (basketball) 2008-09
The Serie A FIP 2008-09 was the 87th edition of the top-level Italian basketball championship. The 16 participating teams played each other team in home and away matches. At the end of the regular season, the first eight classified teams advanced to a championship play-off, while the last two were...
. Thanks also to his good performances, Armani Jeans reached Euroleague 2008-2009
Euroleague 2008-09
The Euroleague 2008-09 season was the ninth international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe under the ULEB umbrella. The season, which featured 24 teams from 13 different countries, culminated in the 2008-09 Euroleague Final Four at the new O2 World arena in Berlin,...
Top 16 and Serie A finals, which they eventually lost to MPS Siena
Mens Sana Basket
Mens Sana Basket, more frequently referred to as Montepaschi Siena, is an Italian League professional basketball club from Siena. More precisely, it is the now-autonomous basketball section of the comprehensive sports club Polisportiva Mens Sana...
. In 2008-2009 he scored career highs 27 points and 9 rebounds in Euroleague, and 23 points and 15 rebounds in Serie A.
In 2009-10 he lost his starting lineup spot to newcomer Stefano Mancinelli
Stefano Mancinelli
Stefano Mancinelli is an Italian professional basketball player. He is 203 cm tall and he can play both the small forward and power forward positions and he can also play as a point forward.-Pro career:...
, after he was suspended for a game by his team, due to some polemic phrases he posted on Facebook
Facebook
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. During the summer of 2010 he signed a contract with Bancatercas Teramo
Teramo Basket
Teramo Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Teramo, Italy and plays in the Italian League. For sponsorship reasons, it is also known as Bancatercas Teramo. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-History:...
, but was released in December 2010 after the team's 0-5 start.
In January 2011 he signed with Erdemir SK in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Italian League career statistics
|-| align="left" | 2008–09
Serie A (basketball) 2008-09
The Serie A FIP 2008-09 was the 87th edition of the top-level Italian basketball championship. The 16 participating teams played each other team in home and away matches. At the end of the regular season, the first eight classified teams advanced to a championship play-off, while the last two were...
| align="left" | Milano
Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano is a Lega Basket Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1936 by Milan businessman Adolfo Bogoncelli. Its colors are red and white, and the team is sometimes referred as "Scarpette Rosse" because team officials imported from the United States red...
| 42 || 41 || 30.1 || .429 || .335 || .745 || 7.6 || 1.1 || 2.0 || .3 || 11.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
Lega Basket Serie A 2009–10
Serie A FIP 2009–10 was 88th edition of Italian basketball top league.-Format:The participating 16 teams disputed the regular season based on home-and-away matches...
| align="left" | Milano
Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano is a Lega Basket Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1936 by Milan businessman Adolfo Bogoncelli. Its colors are red and white, and the team is sometimes referred as "Scarpette Rosse" because team officials imported from the United States red...
| 39 || 25 || 25.8 || .363 || .284 || .778 || 6.2 || 1.6 || 1.3 || .4 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
Lega Basket Serie A 2010–11
Serie A FIP 2010–11 is the 89th edition of Italian basketball top league.-Format:The participating 16 teams disputed the regular season based on home-and-away matches. At the end of regular season, the highest ranked 8 teams were admitted into play-off, with the lowest two ranked teams being...
| align="left" | Teramo
Teramo Basket
Teramo Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Teramo, Italy and plays in the Italian League. For sponsorship reasons, it is also known as Bancatercas Teramo. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-History:...
| 5 || 5 || 37.6 || .375 || .348 || .833 || 8.2 || 1.8 || 1.8 || .2 || 10.8
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 86 || 71 || 28.6 || .400 || .315 || .763 || 7.0 || 1.3 || 1.7 || .3 || 9.3