Sean Stewart (basketball)

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Sean Stewart
Ohio State Buckeyes
Position Power forward
League Big Ten Conference
Personal information
Born (2005-02-17) February 17, 2005 (age 19)
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Spain Team

Sean Stewart (born February 17, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Duke Blue Devils.

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Early life and high school career

Stewart grew up in Windermere, Florida and initially attended Windermere High School. [1] He averaged 20.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 4.6 blocks per game as a junior. Stewart transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida before the start of his senior year. [2] Stewart was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. [3] He won the game's slam dunk competition. [4]

Recruiting

Stewart was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals, and a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports. On December 23, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for Duke over offers from Michigan, Georgetown, and Ohio State. [5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Sean Stewart
PF
Windermere, FL Montverde Academy (FL)6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)230 lb (100 kg)Dec 23, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 17   247Sports: 22   ESPN: 19
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Duke 2023 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Duke Blue Devils Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.

College career

Duke

Stewart enrolled at Duke University in June 2023 and spent the summer practicing informally with the team. [6] In October 2023, Stewart set the Duke record for the standing vertical leap (36 inches), a mark previously held by Zion Williamson. [7] In his freshman season, Stewart played limited minutes and only averaged 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as a reserve behind Mark Mitchell and Kyle Filipowski. [8] On April 19, 2024, Stewart entered the transfer portal. [9]

Ohio State

On May 3, 2024, Stewart transferred to Ohio State. [10]

National team career

Stewart played for the United States under-17 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. [11]

Personal life

Stewart's father, Michael Stewart, played college basketball at California and played in the National Basketball Association for eight seasons. [12] His grandfather, Mike Stewart, played collegiately at Santa Clara and professionally overseas. [13]

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References

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  2. "Duke commit Sean Stewart talks transfer to Montverde Academy". Orlando Sentinel . August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  3. "Sean Stewart and Kwame Evans of Montverde talk about their experience at MCDAAG". Ocala StarBanner . April 3, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  4. "Duke signees highlight McDonald's All-American Games Jam Fest". Houston Chronicle . March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
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  6. Rowe, Adam (June 2, 2023). "LOOK: Duke's freshman class together at K Academy". 247Sports.com . Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  7. Giles, Matt (September 24, 2023). "Bouncy Duke Basketball Rookie Breaks Zion Williamson's Program Record". Blue Devil Country. Sports Illustrated . Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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  10. Jardy, Adam (May 3, 2024). "Duke transfer forward Sean Stewart announces Ohio State commitment". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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