Michael Batiste
Encyclopedia
Michael James "Mike" Batiste (born November 21, 1977 in Long Beach, California
) is an American
professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 8½ (2.04 m) tall and is regarded as one of the best centers
currently playing in the Euroleague
.
. He led the Pacific Ten Conference
(Pac-10) in blocked shots
during the 1997–98 season and was named First Team Pac-10 in 1998–99.
. In 75 games played he averaged 6.4 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game in 16.6 minutes per game. He was also signed by the Los Angeles Clippers
in September 2002, but he was waived before playing in any regular season games.
in the Belgian League
(2000–01) and Lauretana Biella
(2001–02), in the Italian League
.
(2004, 2005, 2006
, 2007
, 2008
, 2009, 2010, 2011) and 5 consecutive Greek Cups
(2005–2009). With Panathinaikos, he also won the Euroleague Championship in 2011 and the coveted Triple Crown
in both 2007 and 2009. In 2010, he was named the Greek League
MVP.
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 8½ (2.04 m) tall and is regarded as one of the best centers
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
currently playing in the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
.
College
Batiste played collegiate basketball for Arizona State UniversityArizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
. He led the Pacific Ten Conference
Pacific Ten Conference
The Pacific-12 Conference is a college athletic conference that operates in the Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I; its football teams compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of NCAA Division I football competition...
(Pac-10) in blocked shots
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
during the 1997–98 season and was named First Team Pac-10 in 1998–99.
NBA
During the 2002–03 NBA season Batiste played with the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
. In 75 games played he averaged 6.4 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game in 16.6 minutes per game. He was also signed by the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in September 2002, but he was waived before playing in any regular season games.
Europe
After leaving Arizona State, Batiste had a European stint, representing Spirou CharleroiSpirou Charleroi
Spirou Charleroi, also known as Spirou Basket, is a Belgian professional basketball club that is located in Charleroi, Belgium. The club competes in the top Belgian League...
in the Belgian League
Basketball League Belgium
The Basketball League Belgium , also known as the Ligue Ethias or Ethias League, is the highest professional basketball league in Belgium.-Teams:* Antwerp Giants* Belgacom Liège Basket* Dexia Mons-Hainaut* Generali Okapi Aalstar...
(2000–01) and Lauretana Biella
Pallacanestro Biella
-Notable players :-Sponsorship names:In the past, due to sponsorship deals, it has also been known as:*Fila Biella *Lauretana Biella . For the 2009–10 season,*Lauretana Biella Eurocup-External links:* *...
(2001–02), in the Italian League
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
.
Panathinaikos
In July 2003, following his NBA season, Batiste joined the Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens, and he has since then played a major role in a team that won 8 consecutive Greek ChampionshipsA1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
(2004, 2005, 2006
A1 Ethniki 2005-06
-Standings:Pts=Points, P=Matches played, W=Matches won, L=Matches lost, F=Points for, A=Points against, D=Points difference-Results:-Bracket:- Panathinaikos vs. Panionios:Panathinaikos win the series 2-0- Olympiacos vs. AEK Athens:...
, 2007
A1 Ethniki 2006-07
The Greek Basket League 2006–07 season saw Panathinaikos finish both in first place in the regular season and win the championship via the playoff.-Standings:...
, 2008
A1 Ethniki 2007-08
-Standings:Pts=Points, Pld=Matches played, W=Matches won, L=Matches lost, F=Points for, A=Points against, D=Points difference-Results:-Playoffs bracket:...
, 2009, 2010, 2011) and 5 consecutive Greek Cups
Greek basketball Cup
The Greek Basketball Cup or Hellenic Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation .-History and format:...
(2005–2009). With Panathinaikos, he also won the Euroleague Championship in 2011 and the coveted Triple Crown
Triple Crown in Basketball
The Triple Crown is a term in European professional club basketball that refers to a club winning their country's top tier national domestic league, primary national domestic cup, and the top tier European continental level competition in the same season. It is the highest accomplishment that a...
in both 2007 and 2009. In 2010, he was named the Greek League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
MVP.
Euroleague statistics
| SEASON | LEAGUE | TEAM | GP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 Euroleague 2004-05 The Euroleague is an international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe. The 2004–2005 season featured 24 competing teams from 13 different countries... |
Euroleague Euroleague Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is... |
Panathinaikos | 24 | 11.4 |
| 2005-06 Euroleague 2005-06 The Euroleague is an international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe. The 2005–2006 season featured 24 competing teams from 13 different countries... |
Euroleague | Panathinaikos | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2006-07 Euroleague 2006-07 The Euroleague is an international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe. The 2006-2007 season featured 24 competing teams from 13 different countries. The draw for the groups was held on September 14, 2006 in Athens. The competition began on October 24, 2006 at the Olympic... |
Euroleague | Panathinaikos | 19 | 12.8 |
| 2007-08 Euroleague 2007-08 The Euroleague is an international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe. The 2007–2008 season featured 24 competing teams. The Euroleague Regular Season drew was held on 30 June 2007 in the Jesolo, Italy, during the inaugural Euroleague summer league... |
Euroleague | Panathinaikos | 19 | 11.9 |
| 2008-09 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,... |
Euroleague | Panathinaikos | 22 | 12.5 |
| 2009-10 | Euroleague | Panathinaikos | 11 | 15.5 |
| 2010-11 | Euroleague | Panathinaikos | 23 | 13.3 |
Awards and achievements
- Won 8 Greek ChampionshipsA1 EthnikiThe Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
(2004–2011) - Won 5 Greek CupsGreek basketball CupThe Greek Basketball Cup or Hellenic Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation .-History and format:...
(2005–2009) - Won 3 EuroleagueEuroleagueEuroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
Championships (2007, 2009, 2011) - Won 2 Triple CrownsTriple Crown in BasketballThe Triple Crown is a term in European professional club basketball that refers to a club winning their country's top tier national domestic league, primary national domestic cup, and the top tier European continental level competition in the same season. It is the highest accomplishment that a...
(2007, 2009) - 6x Greek All Star GameHEBA Greek All Star GameThe Greek HEBA All-Star Game, also known as the Greek ΕΣΑΚΕ All Star Game is the All Star Game of the HEBA Greek basketball association for men, was founded and organized by GUS SARIANIDES which features players from the top Greek pro basketball league the HEBA A1 Division. The game is played in a...
(2005, 2006, 2008–2011) - Greek LeagueA1 EthnikiThe Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
MVP (2010) - All-Euroleague First Team: 2011