Chris Mihm

Christopher Steven Mihm (born July 16, 1979) is an American former professional basketball center. After playing college basketball at Texas, he was drafted with the 7th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Early life

Mihm was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gary and Nina Mihm and later moved to Texas. At the age of fourteen, he was ranked among Texas' top tennis players in his age group. His opponents included future U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick and NFL quarterback Drew Brees, both of whom resided in the area. Mihm was classmates with Brees and NFL offensive lineman Seth McKinney at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas where he became an all-state player by his senior year.

College career

Mihm played his college basketball in University of Texas at Austin and is currently their all-time leader in blocks (264) while ranking second in rebounds, second in double-doubles, and first in every blocked shot category. In his junior season, Mihm was a first-team All-American selection.