About Mike Carter
Born 1955. Mike Carter is an American and Israeli basketball player.
Michael Timothy (nicknamed "Jolly" and "Meshugah") Carter (; born July 20, 1955) is an American-Israeli former basketball player. He played the forward and center positions. He played for 11 seasons in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Biography A native of Eagle Rock, California, stands 6'8" tall. He then attended Drury University (Physical Education; class of 1979). He was inducted into the Drury Panthers Hall of Fame in 2008. Ben plays forward for Hapoel Eilat in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
In later years, Carter worked security and coached basketball at his son Ben's alma mater, Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada) for 21 years. At the 2013 Maccabiah Games, Carter was an assistant coach for Team USA.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mike Carter?
American basketball player
When was Mike Carter born?
Mike Carter was born on 20 July 1955 in Los Angeles.
What is Mike Carter's occupation?
Mike Carter is a basketball player.
What nationality is Mike Carter?
Mike Carter is American and Israeli.
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· DBpedia: Mike Carter (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Carter. https://biography.guide/mike-carter-basketball-player/
MLA: "Mike Carter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-carter-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Mike Carter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-carter-basketball-player/.
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