Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Mike Glenn:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Michael Theodore Glenn
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on September 10, 1955
  • Hometown: Rome, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
  • Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: 10, 14
  • Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
  • High School: Coosa High School (Rome, Georgia)
  • College: Southern Illinois University (1973–1977)
  • NBA Draft: 1977, 2nd round, 23rd overall pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • Buffalo Braves (1977–1978)
    • New York Knicks (1978–1979)
    • Atlanta Hawks (1979–1984)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1985)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Mike Glenn’s player archetype was that of a scoring combo guard, a compact backcourt weapon who could handle either guard spot while bringing efficient offense and steady perimeter play. Defensively, he fit best as a point-of-attack and backcourt defender rather than a switch-heavy stopper, while offensively he operated as a shot-making guard who could score within the flow, play on or off the ball, and add secondary playmaking. At 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, Glenn relied more on quickness, balance, and skill than size, and his overall play style leaned toward smart, controlled guard play built on scoring touch, clean decision-making, and dependable all-around backcourt production. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Mike Glenn | Guard | Atlanta Hawks
Southern Illinois University Athletics — Mike Glenn (1983) – Saluki Hall of Fame
The Draft Review — Mike Glenn
West Kentucky Star — SIU retires jersey of Mike Glenn