Michael P. Pratt (August 4, 1948 – June 16, 2022)[1] was an American basketball player and coach.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Pratt attended Meadowdale High School, graduating in 1966.

[2] He then went on to the University of Kentucky where he was a three-year letter winner under legendary coach Adolph Rupp from 1967 through 1970.

[a] Following his career with the Wildcats he was selected in the 1970 American Basketball Association draft by the Kentucky Colonels, where he played two seasons and averaged six points per game.

After Rose accepted the head coaching job at Purdue following the 1977–78 season, Pratt was chosen as his successor.