Pete Mickael
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Pete Mickeal (born February 22, 1978, in Rock Island, Illinois) is a professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round (58th pick) in the NBA Draft 2000.
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College & The NBA
He played two years as a small forward with Indian Hills Community College before transferring his junior year to play at Cincinnati. As a sophomore at Indian Hills C.C., he was named National Junior College Player of the Year after leading team to second straight national championship. After two productive seasons in Cincinnati, being named an Honorable Mention All-American by Associated Press as a senior, Mickeal entered the NBA Draft. He participated in training camp with the Mavericks, but never played for them in an actual game. He was waved by Dallas but was soon signed as a free agent by the New York Knicks. He was on the injured reserve his entire time as a Knick and was waved later in the season.
The ABA
After his unsuccessful run in the NBA, Mickeal went on to have great success within the ABA with the Tampa Bay ThunderDawgs, and particularly the Kansas City Knights. Leading the Knights to a 32-5 record in 2002, Mickeal's team would win that years championship and he was awarded the league MVP award.
International
After the 2002 season in the ABA, Mickeal signed with the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals team of the Philippine Basketball Association. He lead the league in scoring his first season, as well as leading his team to the league championship. He drew attention one last time from the NBA, being signed to a practice-squad contract with the Houston Rockets before being waived a week later. He would return overseas in 2004, this time playing in Greece for Peristeri, and then later, Makedonikos.
In 2007-2008 Mickael played for TAU Ceramica in Spain, leading the team to win the Spanish Leauge Championship and was named MVP of the Finals. His contract with TAU Ceramica has been extended and he will continue to play for them in the upcoming season.
