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Mike Daum
View on WikipediaMichael Alan Daum (born October 30, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Shinshu Brave Warriors of the B.League. He played college basketball for South Dakota State University. A 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) power forward, Daum was named the Summit League Player of the Year three times.
Key Information
College career
[edit]Daum came to South Dakota State from small town Kimball, Nebraska in 2014. After sitting out his first year as a redshirt to gain strength and improve, he mostly came off the bench for the Jackrabbits in the 2015–16 season.
Despite not starting, Daum averaged 15.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game and was named the Summit League's Sixth Man of the Year and first-team all-conference.[1] Daum's ability to score both inside and from three-point range earned him the nickname "The Dauminator".[2]
As a redshirt sophomore, Daum became a full-time starter and was named the preseason Summit League Player of the Year. After averaging 25.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, Daum made good on this prediction by winning the conference Player of the Year award at the conclusion of the season.[3] During the season, Daum scored a season-high 51 points in a conference win over Fort Wayne.[4]
Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, Daum was named the preseason Summit League Player of the Year and was named to the preseason watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, the Karl Malone Award and the Lute Olson Award.[5] On February 1, 2018, Daum eclipsed the 2,000-career-point milestone.[6] Following his junior season, Daum declared for the 2018 NBA draft without signing with an agent.[7] He subsequently decided to exercise this option and return for his senior season.[8]
Coming into his senior year, Daum was named Preseason Summit League Player of the Year.[9] On December 7, 2018, Daum became the Summit League’s all-time leading scorer. In a 42-point outing against Southern, Daum passed former Oral Roberts forward Caleb Green’s conference record 2,504 points.[10] On December 18, 2018, he collected his 1,000th rebound.[11] On February 23, 2019, Daum became the tenth player in NCAA Division I history to score 3,000 points.[12]
Professional career
[edit]Daum was available for the 2019 NBA draft, but was not selected. He was subsequently signed by the Portland Trail Blazers to a summer league contract.[13]
On July 27, 2019, Daum signed his first professional contract with Monbus Obradoiro of the Liga ACB.[14] Daum averaged 9.0 points per game, 0.4 assists per game and 3.7 rebounds per game.[15] He re-signed with the team on July 21, 2020.[16]
On July 22, 2021, Daum signed with the newly promoted in the Italian Serie A, Derthona Basket.[17]
On November 29, 2023, he signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[18]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance index rating |
| Bold | Career high |
EuroLeague
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Anadolu Efes | 11 | 4 | 19.8 | .535 | .413 | 1.000 | 2.2 | .3 | .5 | .2 | 9.4 | 7.6 |
| Career | 11 | 4 | 19.8 | .535 | .413 | 1.000 | 2.2 | .3 | .5 | .2 | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
Basketball Champions League
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Derthona Tortona | 3 | 3 | 27.6 | .667 | .667 | .667 | 6.67 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .7 | 12.0 |
| Career | 3 | 3 | 27.6 | .667 | .667 | .667 | 6.67 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .7 | 12.0 | |
Domestic leagues
[edit]| Year | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | ACB | 23 | 19.8 | .494 | .449 | .744 | 3.6 | .4 | .7 | .3 | 9.0 | |
| 2020–21 | ACB | 30 | 21.6 | .430 | .366 | .815 | 4.4 | .5 | .5 | .2 | 9.7 | |
| 2021–22 | LBA | 36 | 25.1 | .444 | .369 | .890 | 5.7 | .8 | .6 | .5 | 12.2 | |
| 2022–23 | LBA | 32 | 23.6 | .469 | .313 | .844 | 5.8 | .9 | .5 | .4 | 10.7 | |
| 2023–24 | LBA | 9 | 27.0 | .511 | .341 | .810 | 7.1 | 1.2 | .7 | .3 | 14.1 | |
| 2023–24 | TBSL | 9 | 22.4 | .403 | .216 | 1.000 | 4.7 | .9 | .8 | .2 | 8.0 |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | South Dakota State | |||||||||||
| 2015–16 | South Dakota State | 34 | 3 | 20.8 | .553 | .446 | .824 | 6.1 | .8 | .5 | .3 | 15.2 |
| 2016–17 | South Dakota State | 35 | 35 | 32.7 | .514 | .418 | .869 | 8.1 | 1.4 | .6 | .4 | 25.1 |
| 2017–18 | South Dakota State | 35 | 35 | 31.1 | .462 | .425 | .851 | 10.3 | 1.3 | .5 | .7 | 23.9 |
| 2018–19 | South Dakota State | 33 | 33 | 33.3 | .512 | .370 | .838 | 11.7 | 1.8 | .7 | 1.0 | 25.3 |
| Career | 137 | 106 | 29.5 | .504 | .410 | .848 | 9.0 | 1.3 | .6 | .6 | 22.4 | |
The Basketball Tournament
[edit]Daum joined House of 'Paign, a team composed primarily of Illinois alumni in The Basketball Tournament 2020. He led all scorers with 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 76–53 win over War Tampa in the first round.[19] Daum scored 23 points as the team upset Carmen's Crew 76–68 in the second round.[20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Parrish, Gary (October 27, 2016). "How South Dakota State's Mike Daum went from off the map to on NBA radars". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ Markus, Don (March 15, 2016). "Maryland basketball must contend with 'The Dauminator'". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "Daum named Summit League Player of the Year". The Brookings Register. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "Nebraska native Mike Daum scores 51 in South Dakota State win". Omaha World-Herald. February 18, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "Daum listed on Lute Olson Award watch list". South Dakota State Jackrabbits. November 6, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Zimmer, Matt (February 1, 2018). "South Dakota State completes sweep of North Dakota State as Mike Daum reaches 2,000 points". Argus Leader. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ "Nebraska native, South Dakota State star Mike Daum declares for NBA draft". Omaha World-Herald. April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ "Daum announces he will return to SDSU basketball". wdaz.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "South Dakota State picked to repeat as Summit League Champs". Summit League. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ Borg, Zach (December 7, 2018). "Daum Becomes Summit League's All-Time Scoring Leader During SDSU's Win Over Southern". kdlt.com. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Daum gets 1,000th board in S Dakota St 74–64 win over EWU". heraldextra.com. December 18, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "South Dakota State's Mike Daum reaches 3,000 career points". ESPN.com. February 23, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ Dewald, Steve (June 26, 2019). "Mike Daum Focused on Thriving with the Blazers, Sticking in the NBA". Blazer's Edge. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Skerletic, Dario (July 27, 2019). "Monbus Obradoiro sign rookie Mike Daum". Sportando. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ Mike Daum Pro Ballers Profile, Pro Ballers
- ^ "Mike Daum re-signs with Monbus Obradoiro". Sportando. July 21, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ ""The Dauminator" è bianconero: benvenuto Mike Daum". derthonabasket.it (in Italian). 21 July 2021.
- ^ "Mike Daum Anadolu Efes'te" (in Turkish). Anadolu Efes. November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Matthew (July 4, 2020). "Be Like Mike: Daum Leads House Of Paign To 76–53 Win In TBT First Round". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ Harrison, Phil (July 8, 2020). "Carmen's Crew upset in first round of TBT". Buckeyes Wire. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
External links
[edit]Mike Daum
View on GrokipediaEarly years
Early life
Michael Daum was born on October 30, 1995, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.[5] He is the son of Mitch Daum, a former University of Wyoming football player who starred as a tight end for the Cowboys, catching 20 passes in 1985, and Michele Daum, an All-American basketball player inducted into the Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame.[10][11] Daum has one sister, Danika, who played volleyball at Henderson State University.[5] Daum grew up in Kimball, Nebraska, a small town in the state's panhandle with fewer than 3,000 residents.[12] His early exposure to basketball came through his family's athletic legacy, particularly his mother's influence, as he spent countless hours shooting and rebounding with her at the local high school gym.[13] This family background, steeped in competitive sports from both parents' collegiate achievements, fostered Daum's early athletic interests and helped shape his development as a basketball player from a young age.[10][11]High school career
Mike Daum attended Kimball High School in Kimball, Nebraska, where he played basketball for the Longhorns.[8] During his senior year in the 2013–14 season, Daum averaged 25.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game, leading Class C2 in scoring and rebounding.[14][15] He led the Kimball team to the Nebraska state quarterfinals that season, marking a strong postseason appearance for the program.[14] Daum earned multiple all-state honors, including selection to the Associated Press Nebraska All-State first team, the Lincoln Journal Star Super-State team, and the USA Today All-USA Nebraska team.[16][15][17] His parents' backgrounds as professional athletes—Michele Daum in basketball and Mitch Daum in football—provided motivation for Daum to pursue basketball seriously from a young age.[10] In recruitment, Daum committed to South Dakota State University on September 15, 2013, choosing the mid-major program over other similar options after SDSU coaches scouted him at an AAU tournament where he made 12 three-pointers in a game; the decision aligned with his preference for a program fit that emphasized his shooting skills and development.[18][19]College career
Seasons at South Dakota State
Daum redshirted the 2014–15 season at South Dakota State University to focus on physical development, adding significant muscle mass without appearing in any games.[12][20] As a redshirt freshman in 2015–16, Daum transitioned from a limited bench role to a key contributor, averaging 15.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game across 34 appearances while starting just three contests.[2] His scoring efficiency stood out, shooting 55.3% from the field and earning Summit League All-Freshman honors, Summit League Freshman of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year as a highlight of his emergence.[2][21] In his sophomore campaign of 2016–17, Daum became a full-time starter and led the Summit League in scoring with 25.1 points per game, alongside 8.1 rebounds, over 35 games.[2] Key moments included multiple 30-plus point outings, capped by a career-high 51 points and 15 rebounds in a February road victory over Fort Wayne, marking the NCAA's top single-game scoring total that season.[22] His performance helped propel the Jackrabbits to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012. Daum's junior year in 2017–18 saw explosive growth, as he repeated as the Summit League scoring champion at 23.9 points per game while leading the conference in rebounds at 10.3 per contest through 35 starts.[2] He earned Player of the Year accolades amid consistent high-output games, contributing to another NCAA Tournament bid where South Dakota State fell in the first round to Ohio State. During his senior season in 2018–19, Daum posted career highs of 25.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game in 33 starts, recording double-doubles in 17 of those outings.[2][23] He broke South Dakota State's single-season scoring record with 835 points and surpassed 3,000 career points in February against South Dakota. Under his leadership, the Jackrabbits secured a third consecutive NCAA Tournament berth, though they exited early against North Carolina. Over his four playing seasons, Daum appeared in 137 games, accumulating 3,067 points (22.4 per game) and 1,236 rebounds (9.0 per game), establishing him as one of the program's all-time greats.[2] His consistent excellence anchored South Dakota State's back-to-back-to-back NCAA Tournament runs from 2017 to 2019, a program milestone.[24]Awards and honors
During his college career at South Dakota State University, Mike Daum established himself as one of the most dominant players in the Summit League, earning multiple individual accolades that highlighted his scoring prowess and overall impact. He was named the Summit League Player of the Year three consecutive times, in the 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2018–19 seasons, the first player to win three consecutive awards since Caleb Green of Oral Roberts in 2005–07.[25][26][27][28] Daum's consistency earned him All-Summit League First Team selections in all four of his active seasons from 2015–16 to 2018–19, underscoring his status as the conference's premier talent.[27] His leadership in postseason play was evident through three Summit League Tournament MVP awards in 2016, 2017, and 2018, where he averaged standout performances to help guide the Jackrabbits to conference titles.[29] On the national stage, Daum received Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American recognition in the 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2018–19 seasons, acknowledging his efficiency as a scorer and rebounder among Division I players.[30][31] In 2018–19, he further solidified his All-American credentials with a Third Team selection from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).[32] That same year, Daum was named to the Lou Henson All-America Team, which honors top mid-major performers.[33] Daum's accolades were bolstered by his place in league history as the all-time leading scorer in the Summit League with 3,067 career points, a mark that cemented his legacy as the conference's most prolific offensive player.[34]Professional career
2019–2023
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Daum joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where he appeared in four games as a power forward/center, averaging 3.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game.[35] Following the Summer League, he signed his first professional contract with Monbus Obradoiro of Spain's Liga ACB for the 2019–20 season.[36] In his debut professional season with Obradoiro, Daum averaged 9.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 23 games.[1] He re-signed with the team for 2020–21, posting averages of 9.7 points and 4.4 rebounds across 30 appearances, contributing to a combined 9.0 points and 4.1 rebounds over 53 games in two seasons while adapting to European play.[1] In July 2021, Daum transferred to Bertram Derthona Tortona of Italy's Lega Basket Serie A.[37] During the 2021–22 regular season, he averaged 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 29 games, showcasing improved scoring efficiency with 47.5% field goal shooting and 40.3% from three-point range; in the playoffs, Derthona reached the quarterfinals, where Daum contributed 10.0 points and 5.6 rebounds across seven games.[1] He remained with the team for 2022–23, averaging 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds in 25 regular-season outings amid a campaign that saw Derthona qualify for the playoffs again.[1] Following the 2022–23 season with Derthona, Daum returned to the NBA Summer League, this time with the Sacramento Kings, where he averaged 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in five games over 19.2 minutes per contest, signaling a transition toward higher-level European competition.[8]2023–present
After the Summer League, Daum returned to Derthona Basket for the beginning of the 2023–24 LBA Serie A season, appearing in 9 games and averaging 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.[1] On November 29, 2023, Daum signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi and EuroLeague, marking his debut in Europe's premier club competition.[38] As a versatile forward, he provided scoring depth off the bench, appearing in 11 EuroLeague games and averaging 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 19.8 minutes per game.[1] His role emphasized efficient shooting, with a 53.5% field goal percentage, contributing to Efes' competitive efforts in both domestic and European play amid a transitional season for the club.[39] For the 2024–25 season, Daum joined KK Crvena zvezda of the Serbian Adriatic League and EuroLeague on a two-year contract announced June 26, 2024, building on his prior European experience.[40] Playing in 19 EuroLeague contests, he averaged 5.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 15.1 minutes, while supporting the team's strong domestic campaign that finished 23–7 in the ABA League.[1] Despite an injury-hit year that limited his consistency, Daum's contributions helped Crvena zvezda reach the EuroLeague Play-In Tournament and maintain contention in continental competition.[41] The club parted ways with him on July 3, 2025, after the season concluded.[41] In July 2025, Daum transitioned to Asia by signing with the Shinshu Brave Warriors of Japan's B.League, announced on July 23, reflecting his ongoing career progression through international leagues.[9] As of November 2025, in the early stages of the 2025–26 season, he has adapted effectively to the faster-paced Asian style, appearing in 11 games and averaging approximately 20.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 30.5 minutes per contest.[42] His versatile forward play, including strong interior scoring (57.1% on two-point field goals), has been pivotal for the Brave Warriors' mid-table positioning in the B2 League, highlighting his ability to thrive amid frequent international moves from Europe to Japan.[43]Career statistics
College
Mike Daum played college basketball for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits from 2015 to 2019, appearing in 137 games and establishing himself as one of the program's all-time leading scorers.[2] The following table summarizes his per-game statistics across his four seasons:| Season | G | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 34 | 20.8 | 15.2 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .553 | .446 | .824 |
| 2016-17 | 35 | 32.7 | 25.1 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .514 | .418 | .869 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 31.1 | 23.9 | 10.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | .462 | .425 | .851 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 33.3 | 25.3 | 11.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | .512 | .370 | .838 |
Professional leagues
Daum's professional career has spanned multiple international leagues, where he has contributed as a forward/center with consistent scoring and rebounding output. The following tables aggregate his per-game averages and totals for key metrics across each league, based on available data up to November 2025.[1][37]ACB (Spain)
Daum played two seasons in Spain's Liga ACB with Obradoiro S.C.A., appearing in 53 total games.[1]| Season | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PPG) | Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | Assists Per Game (APG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 23 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| 2020–21 | 30 | 9.7 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Total/Avg. | 53 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
Lega A (Italy)
Over parts of three seasons with Derthona Basket in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, Daum logged 63 games, showcasing his scoring efficiency.[1]| Season | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PPG) | Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | Assists Per Game (APG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 29 | 12.7 | 5.7 | 0.8 |
| 2022–23 | 25 | 10.3 | 5.9 | 1.0 |
| 2023–24 | 9 | 14.1 | 7.1 | 1.2 |
| Total/Avg. | 63 | 11.9 | 5.8 | 0.9 |
BSL (Turkey)
Daum's stint in Turkey's Basketbol Süper Ligi with Anadolu Efes was limited to nine games in 2023–24.[1]| Season | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PPG) | Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | Assists Per Game (APG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 9 | 8.0 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Total/Avg. | 9 | 8.0 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
ABA League (Serbia)
In the 2024–25 season with Crvena zvezda in the ABA League, Daum played 16 games, focusing on perimeter shooting.[1]| Season | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PPG) | Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | Assists Per Game (APG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| Total/Avg. | 16 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
B.League (Japan)
As of November 2025, Daum has appeared in 11 games for the Shinshu Brave Warriors in Japan's B.League (B2 division), averaging strong double-digit scoring.[37][47]| Season | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PPG) | Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | Assists Per Game (APG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 (up to Nov) | 11 | 20.5 | 6.9 | 3.2 |
| Total/Avg. | 11 | 20.5 | 6.9 | 3.2 |
EuroLeague
Daum has competed in 30 EuroLeague games as of 2025, primarily with Anadolu Efes and Crvena zvezda, averaging 7.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.[36][1]| Season | Games Played (G) | Points Per Game (PPG) | Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | Assists Per Game (APG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 11 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| 2024–25 | 19 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Total/Avg. | 30 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 |