Mike Lee Jr. Obituary, Death – Dakota Wesleyan University and Harlem Globetrotters Mourn Former Player

Mike Lee Jr. is being remembered by former teammates, coaches, friends and members of the basketball community following news of his passing.

Lee made his mark as a talented guard during his time with Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU), where he became an important contributor to the Tigers’ men’s basketball program. His basketball journey later took him to the professional stage as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Lee transferred to Dakota Wesleyan from Owens Community College before the 2011-12 season. During his time with the Tigers, he averaged 13.3 points per game, led the team in scoring on 12 occasions and earned second-team All-GPAC honors.

Mike Lee Jr. remembered for his basketball career

Lee’s senior season at Dakota Wesleyan was among the highlights of his college career. He finished the 2011-12 campaign with 332 points and shot 81.8 percent from the free-throw line.

One of his strongest individual performances came against Northwestern, when he recorded a career-high 30 points. He also delivered 21 points against Doane in 2012, continuing a season filled with double-digit scoring performances.

Beyond the numbers, Lee was remembered as a player who brought energy and personality to the court. Tributes following his passing described him as someone with a big smile and a big heart who deeply valued his family.

Lee continued his basketball journey with the Harlem Globetrotters

Following his college career, Lee took another significant step in basketball when he joined the Harlem Globetrotters.

His time with the internationally known basketball organization became an important part of his story and connected his professional career with the university where he had developed as a player. Dakota Wesleyan later highlighted Lee’s Globetrotters career, including an appearance by the team in Sioux Falls.

For those who followed his career, his path from college basketball to the Globetrotters represented a continuation of the talent and determination he had displayed during his years with the Tigers.

Basketball community mourns Mike Lee Jr.

News of Lee’s passing has brought sadness to those who knew him from his playing days and his life away from basketball. Former teammates, coaches and friends have been reflecting on his character, his love for his family and the positive memories he created throughout his career.

At this time, reliable information confirming Lee’s exact date of death, age, cause of death and funeral arrangements has not been established. Those details should be provided by his family or through an official funeral-home or other authorized announcement.

Mike Lee Jr. leaves behind memories within the Dakota Wesleyan basketball community and among those who watched him continue his career with the Harlem Globetrotters. His legacy will be remembered through his accomplishments on the court, his professional basketball journey and the relationships he built along the way.