Michael Edward Harper (born December 9, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player.
Harper was raised Catholic and attended Chicago's Quigley South High School, considering a path to the priesthood. Instead, he went on to play college basketball at North Park University, where he led teams to three consecutive NCAA Division III national basketball championships.
Harper played for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1980 to 1982. He played college basketball for the North Park Vikings.
Following his basketball career, Harper became an insurance agent. He also serves as a board member for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
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