Michael Gbinije
Position: 3/4
Height: 201cm/6’7”
Weight: 91kg
Date of Birth: 05/06/1992
College: Syracuse
Passport: USA-Nigerian
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Player Profile
Mike Gbinije is a versatile 6'7" basketball player known for his ability to play both guard and forward positions effectively. After starting his college career at Duke, he transferred to Syracuse, where he became a key player, averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in his senior year. Gbinije's strengths include his basketball IQ, defensive versatility, and solid shooting ability. Drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2016 NBA Draft, he played both in the NBA and overseas, showcasing his skills in various international leagues. His adaptability and team-oriented approach make him a valuable asset on the court.
Achievements
HS Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division III state Champion -2008 (Finals MVP)
HS VISAA Player of the Year -2008
HS first team All-State -2008
HS Reebok Headliner Nominee -2009
HS All-Americans Nominee -2009
NBPA Top 100 Nominee -2009, 10
Nike Academy Skills Nominee -2009, 10
LeBron James Nominee -2009, 10
HS Richmond Times-Dispatch Annual Christmas Invitational Tournament Winner -2009 (MVP)
HS Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament MVP -2010
HS Slamfest Mythical City Champion -2010 (MVP)
Nike Global Challenge -2010
HS VISAA Division I State Champion -2011 (Finals MVP)
HS first-team All-State -2011
HS VISAA State Player of the Year -2011
Jordan Brand Classic All-Americans Game -2011
HS ranked 28th by ESPN -2011
ACC Regular Season Runner-Up -2012, 14
ACC Tournament Semifinals -2012
Nigerian National Team -2015-16, 20-22
USBWA All-District II Team -2016
All-ACC Second Team -2016
ACC All-Defensive Team -2016
NABC All-District 2 Second Team -2016
NCAA All-Tournament Midwest Region Team -2016
NCAA Final Four -2016
Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) -2016: 4 games: 5.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 66.7%, 3PT: 42.9%
NBA G League Pacific Division Champion -2019
NBA G League Semifinals -2019
FIBA AfroBasket 2021 Qualifiers -2021: 6 games: 5.2ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.8apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 21.1%, 3PT: 31.8%
NBA G League Winter Showcase Cup Finalist -2022
FIBA World Cup 2023 African Qualifiers -2023: 5 games: 6.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 28.6%
Basketball Africa League Quarterfinals -2023
Basketball Career & Stats
2007-2008: Dale City, VA / Evangel Christian Academy
2008-2009: Christchurch, VA / Christchurch School: 25.0ppg
2009-2010: Richmond, VA / Benedictine College Prep: 18.0ppg, 6.0rpg
2010: Team Takeover (AAU)
2010-2011: Richmond, VA / Benedictine College Prep: 25ppg, 10rpg, 5apg
2011-2012: Duke University (NCAA): 19 games: 1.7ppg
2012-2013: Syracuse University (NCAA): sat out due to NCAA transfer rules
2013-2014: Syracuse University (NCAA): 34 games: 3.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.2apg
2014-2015: Syracuse University (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 12.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.6apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 50.9%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 57.1%
2015-2016: Syracuse University (NCAA, starting five): 37 games: 17.5ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.3apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 52.5%, 3PT: 39.1%, FT: 66.3%
2016: Drafted by Detroit Pistons (NBA,2rd(49))
2016 July: Detroit Pistons (NBA Pro Summer League in Orlando, FL): 1 game: 10pts, 7reb, 5ast
2016-2017: Detroit Pistons (NBA): 9 games: 0.4ppg, played also at Grand Rapids Drive (D-League): 16 games: 12.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.8apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 53.5%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 71.9%
2017 July: Detroit Pistons (NBA Summer League in Orlando, FL): 5 games: 7.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.4apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 26.5%
2017-2018: Golden State Warriors (NBA), released in Oct.'17, then moved to Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G-League, starting five): 28 games: 8.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 56.4%, 3PT: 31.0%, FT: 69.4% 2018 July: New York Knicks (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV): 2 games: 0pts, 1.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg
2018-2019: Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G League): 47 games: 7.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 48.1%, 3PT: 34.6%, FT: 66.7%
2019: July-August: Boeheim's Army (Syracuse Alumni) (The Basketball Tournament)
2019-2020: SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels (Germany-BBL): 17 games: 11.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.1apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 56.9%, 3FGP: 44.3%, FT: 88.9%, in Feb.'20 moved to Nevezis Kedainiai (Lithuania-LKL, st five): 2 games: 6.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0bpg
2021: Drafted by Iowa Wolves (G-League,1rd(9))
2021-2022: Oklahoma City Blue (NBA G League, starting five): 30 games: 3.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg
2023: Cape Town Tigers (South Africa-BAL, starting five): Basketball Africa League: 6 games: 13.7ppg, Reb-3(7.8rpg), 3.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 78.3%
2023-2024: Tabiat (Iran-Superleague, starting five), left in Feb.'24