Sean May facts for kids
May in action for Orléans Loiret in 2015
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| Born | April 4, 1984 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| High school | Bloomington North (Bloomington, Indiana) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 266 lb (121 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | North Carolina (2002–2005) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2005–2015 | |||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2015–present | |||||||||||||
| League | Atlantic Coast Conference | |||||||||||||
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| 2005–2009 | Charlotte Bobcats | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Fenerbahçe Ülker | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Zagreb | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | Sutor Montegranaro | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Paris-Levallois | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | SPO Rouen | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Orléans Loiret | |||||||||||||
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| 2015–2017 | North Carolina (player personnel) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2021 | North Carolina (DBO) | |||||||||||||
| 2021–present | North Carolina (assistant) | |||||||||||||
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Sean Gregory May (born April 4, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He is currently an assistant basketball coach. He works at the University of North Carolina. Sean May was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Bloomington, Indiana.
He was a top high school player. He was named to the 2002 McDonald's High School All-American team. He later won an NCAA Championship in 2005. This was with the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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College Basketball Career
When Sean May chose to go to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, it was a big surprise. Many thought he would play for the Indiana University Hoosiers. His family had strong ties to Indiana University. His father, Scott, was a star player there. He helped the team win an undefeated NCAA championship in 1976. His brother, Scott Jr., also played for Indiana.
At North Carolina, May became the starting center. He played for the Tar Heels from 2003 to 2005. In 2005, he led North Carolina to its fourth national championship. He was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. The Tar Heels beat the University of Illinois 75–70. May scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in that game. Sean and his father are one of only four father-son duos to each win an NCAA basketball championship.
Playing in the NBA
Charlotte Bobcats Team
In April 2005, May decided to enter the NBA draft. He was chosen 13th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. He was one of four players from North Carolina picked early in that draft. He started his professional career well. He was named MVP of a summer league. However, an injury in December ended his first season early.
In 2007, May had knee surgery. This caused him to miss the entire 2007–08 NBA season. The surgery's effects continued into the next season. He had problems with his fitness and felt tired. In December 2008, his coach said he was not fit to play. In 2009, the Bobcats decided not to keep him.
Sacramento Kings Team
On July 21, 2009, May signed a one-year contract. He joined the Sacramento Kings. He had to pass a physical exam first. In 2010, he signed with the New Jersey Nets. But he got a foot injury during training. He was released from the team in September.
Playing Overseas
From 2010 to 2014, Sean May played basketball in other countries.
- In 2010, he signed with Fenerbahçe Ülker in Turkey.
- In 2011, he played for KK Zagreb in Croatia.
- In 2012, he moved to Italy to play for Sutor Basket Montegranaro. He got injured in April and missed the rest of the season.
- In July 2012, May signed a two-year deal with Paris-Levallois Basket in France. He played only one game in the 2013–14 season due to injury.
- In November 2014, May signed with SPO Rouen Basket. In December 2014, he joined Orléans Loiret Basket for the rest of the season.
Coaching Career
In the fall of 2015, May returned to his old college. He was hired as the director of player development at the University of North Carolina. He helped players improve for two years. Then, in 2017, he became the Director of Basketball Operations.
In April 2021, the head coach, Roy Williams, retired. Hubert Davis became the new head coach. On April 15, May was promoted. He became one of the three assistant coaches for Davis's team at UNC.
Images for kids
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May in action for Orléans Loiret in 2015
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May with Paris-Levallois
See also
In Spanish: Sean May para niños
