Tharon Mayes facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1968 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Hillhouse (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida State (1987–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1990–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1991 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1991 | New Haven Skyhawks |
| 1991 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1991 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1992 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1992 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1992–1993 | Castors Braine |
| 1993 | Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| 1993 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1994 | Fargo-Moorhead Fever |
| 1994–1995 | Breogán Lugo |
| 1995–1996 | Rhöndorfer TV |
| 1996 | Florida Sharks |
| 1996 | Formula Shell Zoom Masters |
| 1996 | Hapoel Tsfat |
| 1997 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1997–1998 | Covirán Sierra Nevada |
| 1998–1999 | Recreativos Orenes Murcia |
| 1999–2000 | Hapoel Holon |
| 2000 | San Diego Stingrays |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 99 (4.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 16 (0.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 35 (1.5 apg) |
Tharon Rex Mayes (born September 9, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Tharon Mayes was known for his skills as a shooting guard and played for many teams during his career.
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Tharon Mayes' Basketball Journey
Tharon Mayes had an exciting basketball career, playing in college, the NBA, and for many teams around the world. He was known for his quick hands and scoring ability.
College Days at Florida State
Tharon Mayes played college basketball for the Florida State University Seminoles from 1987 to 1990. During his time there, he scored a total of 1260 points. He also made 132 steals, showing his strong defensive skills. In the 1989-90 season, he scored 23.3 points per game. This was one of the best scoring averages in Florida State's history. His team's media guide even called him "a defensive terror" because of how fast his hands were. In January 1990, he faced a brief suspension from the team.
Playing Pro: NBA and CBA
After college, Mayes played most of his professional career in the CBA. He played for teams like the Sioux Falls Skyforce (1990–1992), Grand Rapids Hoops (1993), Fargo-Moorhead Fever (1993–1994), and Yakima Sun Kings (1997). In the 1990–91 season, Mayes was a top scorer for the Skyforce. He scored 25.1 points per game, making him the third-highest scorer in the CBA that season. His 1354 points that year set a record for the most points in a single season for his team.
Mayes also had short periods playing in the NBA. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1991 and the Los Angeles Clippers in 1992. In total, he played 24 games in the NBA, averaging 4.1 points per game.
Basketball Around the World
Tharon Mayes also played basketball in many different countries. He played in Belgium for Castors Braine (1992–1993). He also played in the Philippines for Purefoods TJ Hotdogs (1993) and Formula Shell Zoom Masters (1996).
In Germany, he played for Rhöndorfer TV (1995–1996). He was the top scorer for his team, averaging 17.7 points in 23 games. He also played in Spain for Breogán Lugo (1994–1995), Covirán Sierra Nevada (1997–1998), and Recreativos Orenes Murcia (1998–1999). Finally, he played in Israel for Hapoel Tsfat (1996–1997) and Hapoel Holon (1999–2000).
Life After Basketball
After he stopped playing professional basketball, Tharon Mayes moved to Toronto. There, he started a basketball camp to help young players. In 2003, he decided to go back to Florida State University. His goal was to finish his college degree in criminology. Mayes has worked with youth programs in Toronto, Florida, and Boston. In 2009, he became the sports director for the Boys & Girls Club in his hometown of New Haven.
Awards and Recognition
Tharon Mayes received several awards during his career:
- CBA All-Rookie (1991)
- CBA All-Star (1991)
- Named one of the 20 Greatest Players in the history of the Sioux Falls Skyforce
Family Life
Tharon Mayes is the stepfather of Xavier Rathan-Mayes, who also played basketball for Florida State.
See also
In Spanish: Tharon Mayes para niños
