Sean McDermott (basketball)

Sean McDermott (born November 3, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at Butler.

Sean McDermott
No. 30 – Memphis Hustle
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1996-11-03) November 3, 1996
Anderson, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolPendleton Heights (Pendleton, Indiana)
CollegeButler (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Memphis Grizzlies
2021→Memphis Hustle
2021–presentMemphis Hustle
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life and high school

McDermott grew up in Anderson, Indiana and attended Pendleton Heights High School. His mother ran a fitness center called "The Sports Center" where McDermott was often found playing basketball. As a senior, he averaged 16 points and 6.6 rebounds and was named an Indiana All-Star as he led the Arabians to the Hoosier Heritage Conference.[1] McDermott committed to play college basketball at Butler over offers from Illinois State, Indiana State, New Orleans and UNC Greensboro.[2] His uncle is long-time college coach, Linc Darner.[3]

College career

McDermott was a member of the Butler Bulldogs for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman.[4] He became a role player off the bench as a redshirt freshman and averaged 2.3 points, 1.4 rebounds and 10.7 minutes of playing time in 30 games played.[5] He became a starter midway through the following season and finished year averaging 7.5 points and 3.9 rebounds over 31 games.[6] McDermott averaged 9.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in his first full season as a starter during his redshirt junior year.[7][8] On November 6, 2019, he scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting in an 80-47 win against IUPUI.[9] As a redshirt senior, McDermott averaged 11.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.[10][11]

Professional career

Memphis Grizzlies (2020–2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, McDermott agreed to terms on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and signed with the team on November 24, 2020.[12][13][14]

On August 25, 2021, McDermott was waived by the Grizzlies,[15] but was re-signed on September 23.[16] He was waived again on October 14.[17]

Memphis Hustle (2021–present)

On October 23, 2021, McDermott signed with the Memphis Hustle as an affiliate player.[18]

References
  1. Bremer, George (April 20, 2015). "All-Star nod a dream come true for PH's McDermott". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  2. Keefer, Zak (May 30, 2014). "Sean McDermott follows Kellen Dunham to Butler". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  3. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2020/03/03/butlers-sean-mcdermott-had-basketball-bond-his-grandfather/4933607002/
  4. "After sitting out a year, Butler's Sean McDermott ready to find a role". Indianapolis Star. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  5. "Redshirt paying off for Butler's Sean McDermott". Des Moines Register. March 12, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  6. "Saving Butler's Sean McDermott: 'Please don't tell him he can't play.'". Indianapolis Star. November 8, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  7. "Butler Bulldogs basketball: Sean McDermott role unclear heading into season". Indianapolis Star. October 22, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  8. Dopirak, Dustin (December 3, 2019). "Sean McDermott is making the most of his fifth year as newly ranked Butler looks to go dancing again". The Athletic. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  9. "McDermott scores 26 to carry Butler over IUPUI 80-47". ESPN. Associated Press. November 9, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  10. "McDermott's unrelenting hard work creates unique basketball career". The Herald Bulletin. March 25, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  11. "Sean McDermott prepares for pro basketball career from home". Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  12. "The 2020 NBA Draft was everything Memphis wanted until the clock struck midnight". The Commercial Appeal. November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  13. "Butler's Sean McDermott gets two-way contract with NBA's Grizzlies". The Indianapolis Star. November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  14. "Grizzlies sign Killian Tillie and Sean McDermott to two-way contracts". NBA.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  15. "Grizzlies acquire Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez from Timberwolves". NBA.com. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  16. "Memphis Grizzlies announce 2021 training camp roster". NBA.com. September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  17. "Memphis Grizzlies sign Ahmad Caver and Matthew Hurt". NBA.com. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  18. Moore, Corey (October 23, 2021). "Memphis Hustle announce 2021-22 training camp roster". NBA.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
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