Mike Silliman

Michael Barnwell Silliman (May 5, 1944 - June 16, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

A 6'6" forward from the United States Military Academy, where he played for coach Bob Knight, Silliman participated in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and won a gold medal as captain of the United States national basketball team. He also played for the United States men's national basketball team at the 1967 FIBA World Championship and the 1970 FIBA World Championship. He later played one season (1970-71) with the Buffalo Braves of the National Basketball Association. Silliman scored 91 points in 36 NBA games.

Mike Silliman died of a heart attack at age 56 in 2000. He is interred at Calvary Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.