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Wingate University Athletics

2009-10 Men's Basketball Roster

15 Michael Tankersley

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-4
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Atlanta, Ga.
  • High School Eagles Landing Christian Acad.

Biography

Mike Tankersley averaged 14 points per game, nine rebounds per game and two blocked shots per game for head coach James Hunter at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. The Chargers won 15 games Tankersley’s senior season and 49 contests during his career.

Tankersley’s trophy case includes back-to-back recognitions as an All-Region player (2008, 2009). He was named to the Henry Herald Southern Crescent first team following his junior and senior seasons. Tankersley is third on the Chargers’ career scoring list and second on the ELCA career rebounding charts.

Personal:

Favorite sports team: Atlants Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs
Michael can't live a week without: Music
Favorie food: Crab Legs
Most famous person Michael has met:  Dwight Howard
Favorite movie: Glory Road
Most memorable sports moment: Beating #4 ranked SW Atlanta HS
Favorite class at Wingate: Business Calculus
Career Goals: Own my own business
Nickname: "Tank"
Favorite quote: "Hard work defeats talent, when talent doesn't work hard."

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