Hall of Fame Induction: Mike Sloan

Mike Sloan is considered one of the best guards and one of the most clutch players in UBA history. He played the majority of his career for the Southern Generals and led them to the 2011 UBA title. He was a perpetual All-Star and a top scorer in the league, but he was also named to All-Defensive teams during his career.  Sloan would be one of the early call-up players of the UBA power era.  He would sign with Hottur Egilsstadir of the Subway Super league of Iceland (2012).  He would be the leagues top scorer with an average of 29.8 points per game.  After an impressive showing in Europe, Sloan would sign to FIBA Americus. One of the top global events in the world.  

Awards and Honors

• Sloan was named an UBA All-Star in seven of his eight seasons in the league. In 2011, he won the UBA All-Star game Most Valuable Player award.
• Sloan made the 2009-10 UBA All-Rookie Team and was selected to seven All-UBA teams and three All-Defensive teams during his career.
• Sloan won two UBA championships in 2011 and 2012. He was the Southern Conference Player of the year in 2011.
• Sloan played in two FIBA sanction events over his playing career.  Liga SudAmericana and FIBA Americus.  He averaged an impressive 17.8 points per game. 
• During the 2014-15 season, Sloan was named to the UBA Most Valuable Player.  He averaged an impressive 25.0 points per game for the Atlanta Legends.  

Points of Interest

• Sloan led the Clayton State Lakers to the Sweet Sixteen in 2008 and had his number 22 retired by the university in 2020.
• In 2020, CSU inducted Mike Sloan into the Laker Hall of Fame.  
• Sloan was named to the All-Peach Belt Conference Team twice along with All-Tournament Team honors as a junior and senior.  
• In 2012, Sloan was named Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic Player of the Year.