Sean Kilpatrick facts for kids

Sean Redell Kilpatrick, born on January 6, 1990, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a shooting guard, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall. Sean last played for the Fujian Sturgeons in China. During his final year at the University of Cincinnati in 2013–14, he was recognized as a first-team All-American.

Early Life and High School

Sean Kilpatrick grew up in Yonkers, New York. He was a star player at White Plains Senior High School. During his four years there, he averaged 28.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. After high school, he spent an extra year at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

College Basketball Journey

Sean started his college career at the University of Cincinnati. He took a "redshirt" year in 2009–10. This meant he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using up a year of his playing eligibility.

In his first season playing for the Bearcats, Sean was a regular player. He averaged 9.7 points in about 20 minutes per game. As a sophomore, he played more and improved his scoring to 14.3 points per game. He was the best in the Big East Conference at making three-point shots. Because of his great play, he was named to the second-team All-Conference.

In his junior year (2012–13), Sean's scoring continued to rise, reaching 17 points per game. He was again chosen for the second-team All-Big East squad.

During the summer before his senior year, Sean was picked to play for the United States national team. They competed in the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia. He averaged 7.5 points per game, helping the team finish ninth.

Before his senior season began, Sean was named to the preseason first-team All-Conference for the American Athletic Conference. On February 19, 2014, he became the second-highest scorer in Bearcats history. Only Oscar Robertson, a basketball legend, had scored more points.

Sean averaged 20.6 points per game in his senior year. He led the Bearcats to a great 27–7 record and first place in their conference. He was named a first-team All-American by many sports groups. Overall, he was recognized as a consensus second-team All-American.

Starting His Pro Career

After college, Sean was not chosen in the 2014 NBA draft. However, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2014 NBA Summer League. He later signed with the Golden State Warriors but was waived before the season started.

Sean then joined the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA Development League (now called the G-League). This league helps players develop their skills. In January 2015, he was traded to the Delaware 87ers.

NBA Teams and Highlights

On March 19, 2015, Sean signed a short 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He made his NBA debut that night, helping the Timberwolves win against the New York Knicks. After his contract ended, he returned to the Delaware 87ers. In 44 D-League games that season, he averaged 13.9 points.

In July 2015, Sean played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2015 NBA Summer League. He later signed with the New Orleans Pelicans but was waived before the season. He then rejoined the Delaware 87ers.

On January 12, 2016, Sean signed another 10-day contract, this time with the Denver Nuggets. He played well, scoring 11 points in one game. After his second 10-day contract, he went back to Delaware. He was chosen to play in the 2016 NBA Development League All-Star Game. He was also named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team.

On February 28, 2016, Sean signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets. He quickly showed his talent, scoring 19 points in a game on March 5. He signed a second 10-day contract and continued to score well. On March 19, he signed a multi-year contract with the Nets. He scored a career-high 25 points on March 22 and then 26 points on April 10.

In the 2016–17 season, Sean continued to shine for the Nets. On November 2, he scored a season-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. On November 29, he had an amazing game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, helping the Nets win in double overtime. Sean was waived by the Nets in December 2017.

He then signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in December 2017. His contract was changed to a standard NBA contract in January 2018. However, he was waived by the Bucks in March 2018. Sean then had short stints with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Chicago Bulls in March 2018. He was waived by the Bulls in July 2018.

Playing Overseas

In January 2019, Sean Kilpatrick moved to Europe to play for Panathinaikos, a top team in Greece. He was named an All-Star on February 10. On February 17, 2019, Sean won his first trophy with Panathinaikos, the Greek Basketball Cup. His team beat PAOK 79–73 in the final. Sean also helped Panathinaikos win the Greek Basketball Championship for the 38th time. He averaged 8.1 points per game during the championship season.

In November 2019, Sean signed with Budućnost in the Adriatic League. In July 2020, he joined Tofaş in Turkey. Later that year, in December 2020, he signed with Herbalife Gran Canaria in Spain.

In August 2021, Sean signed with Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. His last professional team was the Fujian Sturgeons in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he signed in November 2022.

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In Spanish: Sean Kilpatrick para niños