Sean McDermott (basketball)

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Sean McDermott
No. 22 – Pallacanestro Varese
PositionSmall forward
LeagueLBA
Personal information
Born (1996-11-03) November 3, 1996 (age 27)
Anderson, Indiana, U.S.
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
2021–2023Memphis Hustle
2023–presentOpenjobmetis Varese
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Sean McDermott (born November 3, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Openjobmetis Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball at Butler.

Early life and high school[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Memphis Grizzlies (2020–2021)[edit]

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 (2021–2023)[edit]

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

Openjobmetis Varese (2023–present)[edit]

On July 20, 2023, McDermott signed with Openjobmetis Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A.[19]

Career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Memphis 18 0 8.8 .394 .227 1.000 1.1 .2 .1 .2 2.2
Career 18 0 8.8 .394 .227 1.000 1.1 .2 .1 .2 2.2

References[edit]

  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. ^ "The Indianapolis Star".
  4. ^ Woods, David (November 11, 2016). "After sitting out a year, Butler's Sean McDermott ready to find a role". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  5. ^ Woods, David (March 12, 2019). "Redshirt paying off for Butler's Sean McDermott". Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Woods, David (November 8, 2018). "Saving Butler's Sean McDermott: 'Please don't tell him he can't play.'". Indianapolis Star. 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. ^ Bremer, George (March 25, 2020). "McDermott's unrelenting hard work creates unique basketball career". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  11. ^ Gentry, JoJo (March 24, 2020). "Sean McDermott prepares for pro basketball career from home". fox59.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  12. ^ Giannotto, Mark (November 19, 2020). "The 2020 NBA Draft was everything Memphis wanted until the clock struck midnight". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  13. ^ Woods, David (November 19, 2020). "Butler's Sean McDermott gets two-way contract with NBA's Grizzlies". The Indianapolis Star. 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. ^ Barnes, Evan (September 23, 2021). "Grizzlies finalize training camp roster, waive Carsen Edwards, Daniel Oturu". commercialappeal.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  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.
  19. ^ "NUOVA FIRMA PER LA OPENJOBMETIS: ARRIVA SEAN MCDERMOTT". PallacanestroVarese.it (in Italian). July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.

External links[edit]

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