Sean McDermott (basketball)

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Sean McDermott
Pallacanestro Trieste
Position Small forward
League LBA
Personal information
Born (1996-11-03) November 3, 1996 (age 28)
Anderson, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Pendleton Heights
(Pendleton, Indiana)
College Butler (2016–2020)
NBA draft 2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021 Memphis Grizzlies
2021 →Memphis Hustle
2021–2023 Memphis Hustle
2023–2024 Openjobmetis Varese
2024–2025 Karşıyaka Basket
2025–present Pallacanestro Trieste
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Sean McDermott (born November 3, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball at Butler.

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Early life

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 (2021–2023)

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

Openjobmetis Varese (2023–2024)

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

Karşıyaka Basket (2024–2025)

On September 1, 2024, he signed with Karşıyaka Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). [20]

Pallacanestro Trieste (2025–present)

On January 31, 2025, he signed with Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). [21]

Personal life

McDermott's younger brother, Chayce, is a professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles. [22]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Memphis 1808.8.394.2271.0001.1.2.1.22.2
Career1808.8.394.2271.0001.1.2.1.22.2

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