Mike Sharavjamts
{{Short description|Mongolian basketball player (born 2002)}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Mike Sharavjamts
| image = Mike_Sharavjamts.png
| caption =
| number =
| position = Point guard / shooting guard
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 9.8
| weight_lbs = 180
| team = South Carolina Gamecocks
| league = Southeastern Conference
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|8|27}}
| birth_place = Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
| nationality = Mongolian
| high_school = International Sports Academy
| college =
- Dayton (2022–2023)
- San Francisco (2023–2024)
- Utah (2024–2025)
- South Carolina (2025–2026)
| highlights =
- Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team (2023)
- Nike Hoop Summit (2022)
}}
Enkhiin-Od Michael Sharavjamts (born August 27, 2002) is a Mongolian college basketball player South Carolina Gamecocks. He previously played for the San Francisco Dons, the Dayton Flyers, and the Utah Utes. He is the first Mongolian citizen to earn a Division I athletic scholarship.{{cite web |title=About Mike |url=https://news.mn/en/797279/ |website=news.mn |access-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524013945/https://news.mn/en/797279/ |url-status=live}}
Personal life
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.{{cite web |title=First Mongolian Globetrotter |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2001/11/05/the-mongolian-shark-seven-footer-sharavjamts-tserenjanhor-has-become-the-first-asian-globetrotter |website=vault.si.com |access-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524014450/https://vault.si.com/vault/2001/11/05/the-mongolian-shark-seven-footer-sharavjamts-tserenjanhor-has-become-the-first-asian-globetrotter |url-status=live}} 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
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.
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| highschool = International Sports Academy
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| espn stars = 4
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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
=Dayton Flyers=
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.{{cite web |title=Mike Sharavjamts stats |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5105875/mike-sharavjamts |website=espn.com |access-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516084811/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5105875/mike-sharavjamts |url-status=live}}
In March 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would enter the 2023 NBA draft.{{cite web |title=NBA Draft 2023 Announcement |url=https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/dayton-forward-mike-sharavjamts-to-enter-2023-nba-draft/ |website=basketballinsiders.com |access-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-date=August 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225230/https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/dayton-forward-mike-sharavjamts-to-enter-2023-nba-draft/ |url-status=live}} In the summer of 2023, Sharavjamts announced that he would withdraw from the 2023 NBA draft{{cite web |title=Withdraws name from NBA Draft 2023 |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/former-flyer-sharavjamts-withdraws-from-draft/QH3NI6AEXVDRFAZ7DX473NNLNM/ |website=daytondailynews.com |access-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808025944/https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/former-flyer-sharavjamts-withdraws-from-draft/QH3NI6AEXVDRFAZ7DX473NNLNM/ |url-status=live}} and transferred to the San Francisco Dons.{{cite web |title=Sharavjamts joined San Francisco Dons |url=https://usfdons.com/news/2023/6/14/dons-add-talented-guard-mike-sharavjamts.aspx |website=usfdons.com |access-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808025944/https://usfdons.com/news/2023/6/14/dons-add-talented-guard-mike-sharavjamts.aspx |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Mike Sharavjamts transfers to San Francisco after one season |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/former-dayton-guard-finds-new-home-in-west-coast-conference/FCXFQVQSDRCW3GTZ6SGEAOZVNQ/ |website=daytondailynews.com |access-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808030203/https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/former-dayton-guard-finds-new-home-in-west-coast-conference/FCXFQVQSDRCW3GTZ6SGEAOZVNQ/ |url-status=live}}
=San Francisco Dons=
On June 14, 2023, head coach Chris Gerlufsen announced that Sharavjamts has signed to the San Francisco Dons.{{cite web |title=Mike Sharavjamts Joins San Francisco Dons |url=https://montsame.mn/en/read/321392 |website=montsame.mn |access-date=August 8, 2023 |archive-date=August 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810065233/https://montsame.mn/en/read/321392 |url-status=live}}
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.{{cite web |title=First D-I Mongolian Athlete Getting Close To Finding A New Home For 2024-25 |url=https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/05/13/first-d-i-mongolian-athlete-getting-closer-to-finding-a-new-home-for-2024-25/ |website=lastwordonsports.com |access-date=June 6, 2024 |archive-date=June 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606054146/https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2024/05/13/first-d-i-mongolian-athlete-getting-closer-to-finding-a-new-home-for-2024-25/ |url-status=live}}
=Utah Utes=
On June 4, 2024, Utah Utes men's basketball team announced they signed Sharavjamts for the upcoming season.{{cite web |title=Utah Men's Basketball Adds Sharavjamts for 2024-25 Campaign |url=https://utahutes.com/news/2024/6/4/utah-mens-basketball-adds-sharavjamts-for-2024-25-campaign.aspx |website=utahutes.com |access-date=June 6, 2024 |archive-date=June 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606055038/https://utahutes.com/news/2024/6/4/utah-mens-basketball-adds-sharavjamts-for-2024-25-campaign.aspx |url-status=live}}
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.{{cite web |title= Mike Sharavjamts enters tranfer portal |url=https://www.si.com/college/utah/basketball/utah-guard-mike-sharavjamts-reportedly-enters-transfer-portal |url-status=live}}
=South Carolina Gamecocks=
On April 27, 2025, Sharavjamts announced his commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks team for the 2025–26 season.{{Cite web |title=Utah's Mike Sharavjamts Announces Commitment to South Carolina |url=https://www.si.com/college/southcarolina/basketball/utah-s-mike-sharavjamts-announces-commitment-to-south-carolina-01jscdw114gq |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=April 28, 2025}} He is expected to play a versatile role for the Gamecocks as the team looks to rebuild its roster after a challenging season.
National team career
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.{{cite web |title=FIBA 3x3 U18 World cup 2019 |url=https://fiba3x3.com/2019/u18worldcup |website=fiba3x3.com |access-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926095540/https://fiba3x3.com/2019/u18worldcup |url-status=live}}
References
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External links
- {{FIBA|new_id=280995|name=Enkhiin Od Sharavjamts}}
- {{FIBA 3x3|5d4195ca-33b6-4dce-bdf8-d94b9001bdb1|Enkhiin-Od Sharavjamts}}
- [https://daytonflyers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mike-sharavjamts/12636 Dayton Flyers bio]
- [https://usfdons.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mike-sharavjamts/5489 San Francisco Dons bio]
- [https://utahutes.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mike-sharavjamts/15511 Utah Utes bio]
- [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5105875/mike-sharavjamts ESPN stats]
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