# Michael Dunigan

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**Michael René Dunigan** (born July 2, 1989) is an American former professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player. He played [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) for the [Oregon Ducks](/source/Oregon_Ducks_men's_basketball).

## High school career

Dunigan attended [Farragut Academy](/source/Farragut_Career_Academy) in [Chicago, Illinois](/source/Chicago,_Illinois). As a junior, he averaged 18 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks per game. As a senior, he averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks per game. The 2008 McDonald's All-American was rated as one of the top prep centers: No. 3 by *ESPN.com*, No. 5 by *Scout.com* and No. 8 by *Rivals.com*.[1]

### Awards and honors

- Jordan Brand All-American
- Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year
- Illinois’ Mr. Basketball Runner-up
- Third-team [*Parade* All-American](/source/Parade_All-America_Boys_Basketball_Team) (2008)
- [McDonald's All-American](/source/McDonald's_All-American_Game) ([2008](/source/2008_McDonald's_All-American_Boys_Game))
- Chicago Tribune First Team All-State
- Chicago Sun Times All-Area selection
- All-Chicago Public League First Team honoree
- Chicago Defender's Co-Player of the Year
- Associated Press 4A All-State First Team

## College career

In his freshman season at [Oregon](/source/Oregon_Ducks_men's_basketball), Dunigan was the team-leader in blocks at 1.0 block per game, ranking him sixth among Pac-10 Conference players. In 29 games (24 starts), he averaged 8.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.[1][2]

In his sophomore season, he ranked fifth in the Pac-10 for blocks at 1.3 blocks per game. In 28 games (21 starts), he averaged 9.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.[1][2]

## Professional career

### 2010–11 season

In September 2010, Dunigan left Oregon, forgoing his junior and senior college years, and signed with [Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem](/source/Hapoel_Migdal_Jerusalem) of [Israel](/source/Israeli_Basketball_Super_League) for the 2010–11 season.[3] In November 2010, Dunigan was loaned to [BC Kalev/Cramo](/source/BC_Kalev/Cramo) of Estonia where he played out the rest of the season.

### 2011–12 season

Following the 2010–11 season, Dunigan entered the [2011 NBA draft](/source/2011_NBA_draft), but subsequently went undrafted. In July 2011, he signed with [A.S. Junior Pallacanestro Casale](/source/A.S._Junior_Pallacanestro_Casale) of Italy for the 2011–12 season.[4] On November 23, 2011, he left Casale[5] and signed with Dnipro-Azot of Ukraine for the rest of the season.[6]

### 2012–13 season

On September 29, 2012, Dunigan signed with the [Memphis Grizzlies](/source/Memphis_Grizzlies).[7] However, he was waived by the Grizzlies on October 23.[8]

On December 1, 2012, Dunigan signed with the [Perth Wildcats](/source/Perth_Wildcats) as a temporary replacement for the injured [Matthew Knight](/source/Matthew_Knight_(basketball)).[9] On January 5, 2013, he was released by the Wildcats following the return of Knight from injury.[10] Later that month, Dunigan signed with [Air21 Express](/source/Air21_Express_(2012%E2%80%932014)) of the [Philippine Basketball Association](/source/Philippine_Basketball_Association) to play in the 2013 Commissioner's Cup.[11] In Dunigan's first game for Air21 Express, he recorded 24 points and 19 rebounds as his team went on to defeat [Barangay Ginebra](/source/Barangay_Ginebra_San_Miguel) 74–70.[12] In 15 games for Express, Dunigan averaged 23.9ppg, 15.4rpg, 3.3apg, and 2.4bpg.

### 2013–14 season

Dunigan joined the [Miami Heat](/source/Miami_Heat) for the [2013 NBA Summer League](/source/2013_NBA_Summer_League).[13] Later that year, he was selected 5th overall in the 2013 KBL draft by the [Seoul Samsung Thunders](/source/Seoul_Samsung_Thunders). On January 21, 2014, he was traded to the [Wonju Dongbu Promy](/source/Wonju_Dongbu_Promy).[14]

### 2014–15 season

On November 2, 2014, Dunigan was selected by the [Canton Charge](/source/Canton_Charge) with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NBA D-League draft.[15] In January 2015, he left Canton and signed with [Barangay Ginebra San Miguel](/source/Barangay_Ginebra_San_Miguel) as an import for the [2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup](/source/2015_PBA_Commissioner's_Cup).[16][17] He played his final game for Barangay on March 28 before returning to the United States and re-joining the Charge on April 4.[18]

### 2015–16 season

On September 28, 2015, Dunigan signed with the [Cleveland Cavaliers](/source/Cleveland_Cavaliers).[19] However, he was later waived by the Cavaliers on October 10.[20] On October 30, he returned to Canton.[21] On November 14, he made his season debut for the Charge in a 106–99 loss to the [Maine Red Claws](/source/Maine_Red_Claws), recording eight points, nine rebounds and one block in 25 minutes.[22] On March 25, 2016, he was waived by the Charge after a sustaining a season-ending injury.[23]

### 2016–17 season

In November 2016, Dunigan re-joined the Canton Charge.[24]

### 2017–18 season

On August 23, 2017, Dunigan was selected by the [Wisconsin Herd](/source/Wisconsin_Herd) in the NBA G League expansion draft.[25]

### 2018–19 season

In September 2018, Dunigan signed with [Soles de Mexicali](/source/Soles_de_Mexicali) of the Mexican [Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional](/source/Liga_Nacional_de_Baloncesto_Profesional).[26] He played three games for Soles in October 2018.[27]

## References

1. ["#33 Michael Dunigan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120115030320/http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=1603556). *GoDucks.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=1603556) on January 15, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2013.

1. ["Michael Dunigan Stats"](https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/michael-dunigan-1.html). *Sports-Reference.com*. Retrieved January 19, 2014.

1. Katz, Andy (September 16, 2010). ["Michael Dunigan quits Oregon for Israel"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=5578250). *ESPN.com*. Retrieved October 2, 2012.

1. ["Fastweb Casale signs Michael Dunigan"](http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a/87486/fastweb-casale-signs-michael-dunigan.html). *Sportando.com*. July 20, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

1. ["Novipiu Casale and Michael Dunigan part ways"](http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a/88988/novipiu-casale-and-michael-dunigan-part-ways.html). *Sportando.com*. November 23, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2011.

1. ["Michael Dunigan signs in Ukraine with Dnipro Azot"](http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/ukraine/88990/michael-dunigan-signs-in-ukraine-with-dnipro-azot.html). *Sportando.com*. November 23, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2011.

1. ["Memphis Grizzlies add Michael Dunigan, Ronald Dupree, Jarrid Famous, Jerome Jordan, D.J. Kennedy to training camp"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140327080701/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11017). *InsideHoops.com*. September 29, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11017) on March 27, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2013.

1. ["Grizzlies waive Kyle Weaver and Michael Dunigan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072858/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11252). *InsideHoops.com*. October 23, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11252) on January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2013.

1. ["Wildcats sign import Michael Dunigan"](http://andthefoul.net/archives/4979). *AndTheFoul.net*. December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2012.

1. ["Matt Knight to return from injury"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140213050028/http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/ik4c2ejjcb5m12tzdy0xwuue1). *Wildcats.com.au*. January 5, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/ik4c2ejjcb5m12tzdy0xwuue1) on February 13, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2013.

1. ["Air 21 taps young import for Commissioner's Cup"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130107164110/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/air-21-taps-young-import-for-commissioners-cup). *Interaksyon.com*. January 5, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/air-21-taps-young-import-for-commissioners-cup) on January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.

1. ["Regular Season Round 3: Barangay Ginebra – Air21 Express 70–74"](http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Philippines/2013/0210_1815_5029.asp?). *Eurobasket.com*. February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.

1. ["HEAT Announce Summer League Information"](https://www.nba.com/heat/heat-announce-summer-league-information). *NBA.com*. July 2, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2013.

1. ["Dongbu traded Herbert Hill for Michael Dunigan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140226180319/http://basketball.asia-basket.com/South-Korea/news/Dongbu_traded_Herbert_Hill_for_Michael_Dunigan/349064). *Asia-Basket.com*. January 22, 2014. Archived from [the original](http://basketball.asia-basket.com/South-Korea/news/Dongbu_traded_Herbert_Hill_for_Michael_Dunigan/349064) on February 26, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2014.

1. ["2014–15 Canton Charge Training Camp Roster"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151220104226/http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/news/201415_canton_charge_training_2014_11_02.html). *NBA.com*. November 2, 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/news/201415_canton_charge_training_2014_11_02.html) on December 20, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2014.

1. Joble, Rey (January 19, 2015). ["Michael Dunigan to make PBA return as Ginebra import; GlobalPort's Benson measures over height limit"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150120233710/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/michael-dunigan-to-make-pba-return-as-ginebra-import-globalports-benson-measures-over-height-limit). *InterAksyon.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/michael-dunigan-to-make-pba-return-as-ginebra-import-globalports-benson-measures-over-height-limit) on January 20, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

1. Ganglani, Naveen (January 18, 2015). ["Ginebra signs Michael Dunigan as Commissioner's Cup import"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/81254-barangay-ginebra-commissioners-cup-michael-dunigan/). *Rappler.com*. Retrieved January 20, 2015.

1. ["Michael Dunigan Returns to Charge"](http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4946962). *OurSportsCentral.com*. April 4, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2015.

1. ["Cavaliers Announce 2015–16 Training Camp Roster"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150929052537/http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/training-camp-roster-2015). *NBA.com*. September 28, 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/training-camp-roster-2015) on September 29, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2015.

1. ["Cavaliers: Kevin Love practices, expects to play this week"](http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2015/10/10/cavaliers-kevin-love-practices-plans-to-play-in-a-game-this-week/). *Chronicle Online*. October 10, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2015.

1. ["D-League Draft on Saturday as Charge finalize training camp roster"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030714/http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151030/SPORTS/151039966/2000). *CantonRep.com*. October 30, 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151030/SPORTS/151039966/2000) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2015.

1. ["Red Claws Avoid Canton's Charge"](http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151114/MNECTN/). *NBA.com*. November 14, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2016.

1. ["Charge Make Roster Moves"](http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/charge-make-roster-moves/n-5115104). *OurSportsCentral.com*. March 25, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2016.

1. ["Canton Charge 2016 Training Camp Roster"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161103234727/http://canton.dleague.nba.com/news/canton-charge-2016-training-camp-roster/). *NBA.com*. November 1, 2016. Archived from [the original](http://canton.dleague.nba.com/news/canton-charge-2016-training-camp-roster/) on November 3, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.

1. ["2017 NBA G League Expansion Draft Results"](http://gleague.nba.com/news/2017-nba-g-league-expansion-draft-results/). *NBA.com*. August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.

1. Rodriguez, Luis (September 18, 2018). ["EL DELANTERO MICHAEL DUNIGAN LLEGA A TIERRAS CACHANILLAS"](http://mexicalisport.com/el-delantero-michael-dunigan-llega-a-tierras-cachanillas/) (in Spanish). *mexicalisport.com*. Retrieved November 4, 2018.

1. ["Michael Dunigan"](https://basketball.latinbasket.com/player/Michael-Dunigan/163658). *latinbasket.com*. Retrieved January 17, 2023.

## External links

- [Michael Dunigan](https://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/michael-dunigan/) at nba.com
- [Michael Dunigan](http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=195704489&client=0-189-12314-232872-17885835) at foxsportspulse.com

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