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2008-09 (Senior): Michael played three minutes against Santa Clara on Dec. 20 in his first appearance of the season ... He rejoined the Tigers after missing the first semester. 2007-08 (Junior): Michael played in all 31 games for the Tigers last season, averaging 18.6 minutes per game ... He was third on the team with 24 three-pointers, and led the team at the free throw line with an .804 mark ... Michael hit the game-tying shot as time expired in regulation to send the game against Cal State Northridge on Feb. 7 to overtime ... He also clinched the game in OT with four free throws ... Kirby hit the double figure mark in points four times, scoring a career-high 13 points against UC Riverside on Jan. 2, hitting 3-of-5 three-pointers ... He had 12 points against Long Beach State on Feb. 9. Delta College: Michael Kirby came to Pacific after two seasons with Delta College just down the road from Pacific in Stockton, Calif. ... As a Mustang, Kirby led his team to back-to-back conference championships (Bay Valley and most recently a Big 7 title) ... As a freshman in 2005-06, Kirby earned honorable mention all-state honors, and All-Big 7 Conference First Team honors ... In 2006-07, Michael averaged 8.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, playing in just 11 games ... He shot 66.0% from the field and 76.5% from the free throw line ... In addition, Michael and the Mustangs advanced to the Elite 8 in the California State Playoffs as a freshman followed by a Sweet 16 appearance last season. High School: Michael graduated from Foothill High School in Sacramento, Calif. in 2004 ... As a Mustang, Kirby led the way to a CVC State Championship in 2003 as a junior. Personal: Michael was born in Sacramento, Calif. ... He is the son of Sam and Carmen Kirby and has two siblings, Troy and Sam ... In his spare time he enjoys golfing ... His brother, Sam Kirby, Jr., played for Seattle University ... He is a communication major in his second year at Pacific. |
 
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