 Qualls withArkansas in 2013 | |
| No. 24 – Borneo Hornbills | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | IBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1994-01-20)January 20, 1994 (age 31) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Huntington (Shreveport, Louisiana) |
| College | Arkansas (2012–2015) |
| NBA draft | 2015:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Hapoel Gilboa Galil |
| 2017 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| 2017–2018 | Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2018 | Texas Legends |
| 2018–2019 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2019 | NorthPort Batang Pier |
| 2020 | Al-Fateh |
| 2021–2022 | SCM U Craiova |
| 2022 | Al Riyadi |
| 2023 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2023 | TaiwanBeer HeroBears |
| 2023 | Metros de Santiago |
| 2024–present | Borneo Hornbills |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Rashad Qualls (born January 20, 1994) is an American professionalbasketball player for theBorneo Hornbills of theIndonesian Basketball League (IBL). He played college basketball for theArkansas Razorbacks and is most notably remembered for his go-aheadslam dunk with 0.2 seconds left in overtime againstKentucky in 2014.
Qualls attended Huntington High School where he led them to four district championships, including a senior season in which he averaged 17.8 points per game, guiding Huntington to 33 wins, making him the third-ranked player in the state of Louisiana in the class of 2012, with an ESPN.com scout grade of 89.[1]
After graduating high school, Qualls attendedArkansas, where he appeared in 100 games (56 starts) and averaged 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.8 minutes per game. Conference|SEC]] after averaging 15.9 points per game. He decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and declared for the2015 NBA draft. Qualls is perhaps best known for his slam dunk at the buzzer to beat Kentucky 87–85 in overtime atBud Walton Arena on January 14, 2014. It was the #1 play on theESPNSportscenter Top 10 plays of the day, and is considered one of the greatest moments in Razorbacks basketball history.[1][2]
During a workout with thePhoenix Suns prior to the 2015 draft, Qualls tore his ACL and was ruled out for six to 12 months.[3] Despite the injury, Qualls managed to land an NBA training camp deal, signing with theOklahoma City Thunder on September 29, 2015.[2] He was later waived by the Thunder on October 22 prior to the start of the regular season.[4] On November 3, he was acquired by theOklahoma City Blue as an affiliate player from the Thunder.[5] On November 11, he was waived by the Blue.[6]
On August 7, 2016, Qualls signed withHapoel Gilboa Galil of theIsraeli League.[7] On October 10, 2016, he made his professional debut in a 77–61 loss toHapoel Holon, recording 15 points, five rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes off the bench.[8]
On September 23, 2017, Qualls signed with the Italian teamPallacanestro Cantù for the 2017–18 season.[9] On October 25, 2017, he parted ways with Cantù after appearing in two games.[10] On December 13, 2017, he was acquired by theSalt Lake City Stars of theNBA G League.[11] On March 5, 2018, he was waived by the Stars after averaging 8.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.4 minutes in 18 games.[12] Three days later, he was acquired by theTexas Legends.[13]
Qualls was drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 NBA G League draft by theWisconsin Herd.[14]
In October 2019, he signed with theNorthPort Batang Pier of thePhilippine Basketball Association (PBA) to replaceMychal Ammons as the team's import for the2019 PBA Governors' Cup.[15]
On February 23, 2020, Qualls signed withAl-Fateh of theSaudi Basketball League.[16] On August 18, 2021, Qualls signed withSCM U Craiova of theLiga Națională.[17]
In August 2022, Qualls joined theAl Riyadi of theLebanese Basketball League.[18]
On December 22, 2022, Qualls returned to the Philippines as he signed with theRain or Shine Elasto Painters of thePhilippine Basketball Association (PBA) as the team's import for the2023 PBA Governors' Cup.[19]
On March 3, 2023, Qualls signed withTaiwanBeer HeroBears of theT1 League.[20]
On May 18, 2023, Qualls signed with theMetros de Santiago of theLiga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB).[21]
In February 2024, Qualls joined theBorneo Hornbills of theIndonesian Basketball League (IBL) to replace Travion Leonard.[22] In December 2024, he returned to the Borneo Hornbills for the 2025 IBL season.[23]
Michael Qualls played for Team Arkansas in the 2018 edition ofThe Basketball Tournament. In 2 games, he averaged 22.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. Team Arkansas reached the second round before falling to the Talladega Knights.
The son of Anthony and grandson of Vera Thrash, Qualls has a son named Michael Jr. He majored in recreation and sports management.[1]