Sean May facts for kids
May playing for the French team Orléans Loiret in 2015
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| North Carolina Tar Heels | ||||||||||||||
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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 basketball coach and former professional player. He currently works as an assistant coach for the University of North Carolina. May was born in Chicago, Illinois, but he grew up in Bloomington, Indiana.
In high school, May was a star player. He was named to the McDonald's High School All-American team in 2002. This is a big honor for the best high school players in the country. He played alongside future NBA stars Raymond Felton and Rashad McCants. The three of them would later win a college championship together.
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College Career at North Carolina
Many people were surprised when May chose to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His father, Scott, was a famous player for Indiana University. His dad even won a national championship with Indiana in 1976. But Sean decided to go to North Carolina and create his own legacy.
At North Carolina, May was the starting center for the Tar Heels from 2003 to 2005. He became a college basketball hero in his junior year.
Winning the NCAA Championship
In 2005, May led the Tar Heels to the NCAA championship. In the final game against the University of Illinois, he had an amazing performance. He scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Tar Heels won the game 75–70.
For his incredible effort, May was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. He and his father became one of only four father-son pairs to both win an NCAA basketball championship.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA
In April 2005, May decided to leave college early to join the NBA draft. He was picked 13th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. This made him a "lottery pick," which means he was one of the top players chosen. He started his pro career well, but an injury in December cut his first season short.
May faced more challenges with injuries. In 2007, he had a special type of knee surgery called micro fracture surgery. This surgery forced him to miss the entire 2007–08 season. When he returned, he had a tough time getting back into top shape.
In 2009, the Bobcats decided not to offer him a new contract. This made him an "unrestricted free agent," meaning he could sign with any team.
Playing for Other Teams
On July 21, 2009, May signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. After his time with the Kings, he had a brief deal with the New Jersey Nets. Unfortunately, another injury prevented him from playing for them.
International Career
From 2010 to 2015, May played for several teams in Europe. He played in countries like Turkey, Croatia, Italy, and France. He was very successful in France, where he was the league's top scorer in 2013. He played for several teams, including:
- Fenerbahçe Ülker (Turkey)
- KK Zagreb (Croatia)
- Sutor Basket Montegranaro (Italy)
- Paris-Levallois Basket (France)
- SPO Rouen Basket (France)
- Orléans Loiret Basket (France)
Coaching Career
In 2015, May returned to the place where he became a champion: the University of North Carolina. He was hired as the director of player development. This job involved helping players improve their skills.
In 2017, he became the Director of Basketball Operations. Then, in April 2021, he was promoted to assistant coach. This means he now helps the head coach, Hubert Davis, on the bench during games. He continues to help shape the next generation of Tar Heel players.
See also
In Spanish: Sean May para niños
