SCOUTING REPORT: Mike has been working very hard to get into game shape. He uses his size well and has a good feel for the game. Mike will get better as the season progresses because it has been a while since he has played. Each time he steps on the floor he gets a little bit better.
JUNIOR (Belmont, 2008-09): Made 24 game appearances with one start ... scored in 13 games ... ... finished with two points in season-opening victory over Samford (11/14) ... four points, three rebounds vs. Austin Peay (11/17) ... four points at Tennessee State (12/1) ... season-high six points at Jacksonville (12/4) ... four points, three rebounds in nine minutes at Tennessee (12/20) ... three points, three rebounds, one steal at Austin Peay (12/22) ... two points, two rebounds, assist vs. James Madison (12/30) ... five points, five rebounds, block, steal in 14 minutes of action in start vs. Stetson (1/3) ... four points, one rebound vs. Florida Gulf Coast (1/5) ... two points, two rebounds at USC Upstate (1/17) ... two points at East Tennessee State (1/19) ... two points in Postseason CIT victory at Evansville (3/18) ... three rebounds in Postseason CIT at Old Dominion (3/23).
SOPHOMORE (Belmont, 2007-08): A promising big man who continues to develop ... extremely agile for his size ... made 24 game appearances with three starts ... one point in eight minutes at Cincinnati (11/9) ... nine points and three rebounds in first career start vs. Western Carolina (11/11) ... four points in five minutes in victory at Alabama (11/19) ... one point, two rebounds and two blocks at #23 Xavier (12/1) ... career-high 12 points and four rebounds vs. Fisk (12/4) ... two points and two blocks vs. Austin Peay (12/19) ... two points vs. Wright State (12/29) ... three points and two rebounds vs. USC Upstate (1/19) ... five points in four minutes vs. North Florida (2/9)Â ... one rebound, two blocks vs. Campbell (2/28) ... attemped 25 free throws in 139 minutes played ... tied for second on team in blocked shots.
FRESHMAN (Belmont, 2006-07): Played in nine games ... scored in three games ... career-high five points and two rebounds in 13 minutes vs. North Florida (11/30) ... two points vs. Gardner-Webb (2/15)... two points in Atlantic Sun Quarterfinal vs. Gardner-Webb (3/1) ... had an assist in NCAA Tournament game vs. Georgetown (3/15) ... also 3-for-4 from free throw line.
HIGH SCHOOL: As senior, averaged 13.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game in leading Mount Pisgah Christian School of Alpharetta, Georgia to a 23-3 record and the program's first-ever GISA AAA State Championship ... earned GISA AAA First Team All-State honors ... coached by legendary coach Joe Marelle ... prior to Mount Pisgah, spent one year at The Steward School in Richmond, Virginia... earned All-Tournament Team honors in Porter Gaud Holiday Tournament in Charleston, South Carolina ... also member of U-18 German National Team that played in European Championship ... averaged over 15 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks per game for entire high school career.
PERSONAL: Full name is Michael J. Dejworek ... son of Leopold and Ilona Dejworek ... born on July 1, 1987 in Ulm, Germany ... has two siblings, Philip and Nils ... father played professionally and was a member of the Polish National Team, while brother Philip played professionally in Europe after collegiate career at the University of Portland ... also standout tennis player, playing #1 doubles in high school ... has a degree in business administration from Belmont University ... pursuing a graduate degree in project management.
