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Mike Sharavjamts
Orlando Magic
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueNBA Summer League
Personal information
Born (2002-08-27) August 27, 2002 (age 23)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2026: undrafted
Career highlights

Enkhiin-Od Michael Sharavjamts (born August 27, 2002) is a Mongolian basketball player. He played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers, San Francisco Dons, Utah Utes and South Carolina Gamecocks. He was the first Mongolian citizen to earn a NCAA Division I athletic scholarship.[1]

Personal life

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Mike Sharavjamts is the son of Sharavjamts Tserenjankhar and Erdenebulgan Purevsuren. His father, Sharavjamts Tserenjankhar, was a notable basketball player known as "The Mongolian Shark," and was the first Asian player to join the Harlem Globetrotters.[2] Mike was born in Phoenix, Arizona, while his father was playing in the United States.

Growing up in a basketball family, Mike was influenced by his father's career and developed a passion for the sport from a young age. His grandfather Tserenjanhar was also a basketball player who played for the Mongolian national team. He has a brother (Munkhiin-Od).

High school career

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Mike Sharavjamts began his prep career at Legacy Christian in Xenia, Ohio, where he averaged 10.5 points over 19 games during the 2018-19 season.

Sharavjamts then moved to Prolific Prep in Napa, California, for his sophomore year in the 2019-20 season. His junior season was spent in his hometown of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, due to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, he captained the Mongolian U18 team, leading them to a sixth-place finish at the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

For his senior year, Sharavjamts joined the International Sports Academy (ISA) in Willoughby, Ohio. Here, he showcased his versatility and skill, averaging 10.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 24 games while shooting an impressive 51.2% from three-point range. His performance garnered him consensus four-star recruit status from ESPN, On3, Rivals, and 247Sports.

College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Mike Sharavjamts
#55 SF		 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia International Sports Academy 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 13, 2021 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Dayton 2022 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  • "Dayton Flyers 2022 Player Commits". ESPN. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  • "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

In addition to his high school and AAU (Midwest 3SSB team) commitments, Sharavjamts represented Mongolia on the global stage. He was a member of the World Team at the 2022 Nike Hoop Summit, where he logged 11 minutes, contributing 2 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 1 assist.

Sharavjamts's high school career not only highlighted his individual talent but also his ability to adapt and excel in diverse competitive environments, paving the way for his historic achievement as a First Mongolian Division I scholarship athlete.

College career

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Dayton Flyers

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Sharavjamts committed to play college basketball at the University of Dayton in 2022. As a freshman, he averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.[3]

In March 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would enter the 2023 NBA draft.[4] In the summer of 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft[5] and transferred to the San Francisco Dons.[6][7]

San Francisco Dons

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On June 14, 2023, head coach Chris Gerlufsen announced that Sharavjamts has signed to the San Francisco Dons.[8]

In 2023-24 season, Sharavjamts started all 34 games for the San Francisco Dons, averaged 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

After the season Sharavjamts has announced he has entered the transfer portal second straight season.[9]

Utah Utes

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On June 4, 2024, Utah Utes men's basketball team announced they signed Sharavjamts for the upcoming season.[10]

During the 2025 season, Sharavjamts averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while shooting 40.6% from the field for the Utah Utes men's basketball. Midway through the season, the team underwent a coaching change, followed by an announcement regarding a roster rebuild for the upcoming year. After the season Sharavjamts entered the transfer portal.[11]

South Carolina Gamecocks

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On April 27, 2025, Sharavjamts announced his commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks team for the 2025–26 season.[12]

Sharavjamts played for the South Carolina Gamecocks during the 2025–26 season, appearing in 32 games and emerging as a key contributor for the team. He averaged 10.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting around 49% from the field.

During the season, he demonstrated his versatility by contributing across multiple statistical categories and was among the team’s leaders in rebounds and all-around production[13]. His performance included several standout games, including a career-high 21-point[14] outing in conference play.

National team career

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As the captain of the Mongolia men's national under-18 basketball team, Mike competed in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and finished in sixth place. He finished the tournament with the eighth-most points with 37 in just 5 games.[15]

Professional career

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Orlando Magic (2026)

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After completing his senior collegiate season with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Sharavjamts automatically became eligible for the 2026 NBA draft. Although he went undrafted, he quickly reached an agreement to join the Orlando Magic as an undrafted free agent. He signed a Summer League contract to compete with the team in Las Vegas from July 9 to July 19, 2026, aiming to earn a spot on an NBA roster or a two-way contract for the upcoming season.

Career statistics

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College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Dayton 322023.1.388.315.6771.92.6.4.35.6
2023–24 San Francisco 343425.0.424.360.8243.02.7.9.47.7
2024–25 Utah 332922.4.406.308.6143.42.8.7.77.2
2025–26 South Carolina 323229.8.490.341.8765.62.3.7.910.9
Career 13111525.0.431.331.7783.52.6.7.67.9

References

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  1. ↑ "About Mike". news.mn. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ "First Mongolian Globetrotter". vault.si.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Mike Sharavjamts stats". espn.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "NBA Draft 2023 Announcement". basketballinsiders.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Withdraws name from NBA Draft 2023". daytondailynews.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Sharavjamts joined San Francisco Dons". usfdons.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Mike Sharavjamts transfers to San Francisco after one season". daytondailynews.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Mike Sharavjamts Joins San Francisco Dons". montsame.mn. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ "First D-I Mongolian Athlete Getting Close To Finding A New Home For 2024-25". lastwordonsports.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Utah Men's Basketball Adds Sharavjamts for 2024-25 Campaign". utahutes.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Mike Sharavjamts enters tranfer portal".
  12. ↑ "Utah's Mike Sharavjamts Announces Commitment to South Carolina". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ "South Caolina Gamecocks 25-26 stats".
  14. ↑ "Sharavjamts/Johnson Lead Gamecocks by Bulldogs".
  15. ↑ "FIBA 3x3 U18 World cup 2019". fiba3x3.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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