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Sean Gregory May and Luke David Maye are two American basketball players who have played for the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels. Sean May, born in 1984, played for the Tar Heels from 2003 to 2005, after which he went on to play in the NBA. In 2021, he became an assistant coach for UNC. Luke Maye, born in 1997, played college basketball for the Tar Heels, winning the 2017 national championship. He now plays for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in the Japan Professional Basketball League.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sean Gregory May |
| Date of Birth | April 4, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois |
| Education | Bloomington High School North, University of North Carolina |
| Career | Professional Basketball Player, Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of North Carolina |
| Teams | North Carolina Tar Heels, Charlotte Bobcats, Sacramento Kings, New Jersey Nets, Fenerbahçe Ülker, KK Zagreb, Sutor Basket Montegranaro, Paris-Levallois Basket, SPO Rouen Basket |
| Awards/Honours | Most Outstanding Player of the 2005 NCAA tournament, Second-team Academic All-America, Skip Prosser Award, First-team All-ACC, CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 honoree |
| Family | Father: Mark Maye (former quarterback for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Mother: Amie Maye, Brothers: Cole Maye, Drake Maye, Beau Maye |
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Sean May, former UNC basketball player and current assistant coach
Sean Gregory May (born April 4, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. May was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Bloomington, Indiana. He was a three-time all-state selection at Bloomington High School North, and was at one time a teammate of former NBA player Jared Jeffries.
May was named to the 2002 McDonald's High School All-American team, along with Raymond Felton and Rashad McCants, who would later team with May to win an NCAA Championship as part of the 2004–05 North Carolina Tar Heels. When the highly recruited May chose to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, it was a major surprise to most basketball recruiting observers; it had been thought that he would stay in his hometown and play for the Indiana University Hoosiers.
At North Carolina, May made his mark as the starting center for the Tar Heels basketball team from 2003 to 2005. As a junior, he was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2005 NCAA tournament after leading North Carolina to its fourth national championship. The Tar Heels defeated the University of Illinois by a score of 75–70 to win the title, with May scoring 26 points on 10–11 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. May and his father are one of four father-son duos to each win an NCAA basketball championship.
May graduated from the University of North Carolina in August 2009 with a B.A. in African-American studies. In April 2005, May declared that he would forgo his senior year at UNC to enter the NBA draft. He was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming one of a record four Tar Heels to be lottery picks in the 2005 NBA draft. He started his professional career strongly by being named MVP of the Rocky Mountain Revue summer league. Due to injuries, he was limited to 119 NBA games over four seasons. He scored a career-high 32 points against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic and averaged a career-high 11.9 points and 6.7 rebounds for Charlotte in 2006-07. He also played professionally overseas.
In 2021, May was promoted to the role of assistant coach at UNC, serving under new head coach Hubert Davis.
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Luke Maye, UNC basketball player
Luke David Maye is an American professional basketball player born on March 7, 1997, in Cary, North Carolina. He is the son of Amie and Mark Maye, a former quarterback for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Maye played high school basketball at William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina, where he made the Associated Press' All-State team twice. He also played baseball for four years.
Maye committed to the University of North Carolina without knowing if he would receive a scholarship. Before he enrolled, he was informed by head coach Roy Williams that he would be on a full scholarship. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, winning the 2017 national championship. During his junior and senior seasons, Maye was a standout player, averaging 16.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game as a junior and 14.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game as a senior. He was named the ACC's Most Improved Player and earned several honours, including Second-team Academic All-America and the Skip Prosser Award as the ACC's top scholar-athlete in men's basketball.
Maye was signed to the Milwaukee Bucks' Summer League team in 2019 but was waived shortly after. He then joined the Bucks' NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. In 2020, he signed with Dolomiti Energia Trento of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A and later joined Baxi Manresa of the Liga ACB in 2021. As of July 2022, Maye signed with Covirán Granada. Maye is considered by some to be one of the greatest underdogs in Carolina basketball history, given his impressive journey and impact during his time with the Tar Heels.
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Tar Heels' 2005 NCAA tournament win
The 2004-2005 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team won the 2005 NCAA Tournament, claiming the national championship title. The team was led by head coach Roy Williams, who was in his second season with the Tar Heels.
The Tar Heels had a dominant season, with a record of 33-4, including a 14-2 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). They won the ACC regular-season title and earned a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
In the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels defeated #16 Oakland 96-68 in the first round, #9 Iowa State 92-65 in the second round, #5 Villanova 67-66 in the regional semifinal, and #6 Wisconsin 88-82 in the regional final to advance to the Final Four.
In the National Semifinal, the Tar Heels beat #5 Michigan State 87-71 to advance to the National Championship game, where they faced #1 Illinois. The Tar Heels defeated Illinois by a score of 75-70 to claim the national championship.
The Tar Heels were led by junior center Sean May, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. May scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the championship game. He was supported by Raymond Felton and Rashad McCants, who, along with May, would go on to become one of a record four Tar Heels to be lottery picks in the 2005 NBA draft.
The 2005 NCAA Tournament win marked the fourth national championship for the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program and solidified their place as one of the most prestigious and successful college basketball programs in the country.
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Sean May's NBA career
Sean Gregory May, born on April 4, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois, is a former American professional basketball player and current assistant basketball coach at the University of North Carolina.
May attended Bloomington High School North in Bloomington, Indiana, where he was a three-time all-state selection and a teammate of former NBA player Jared Jeffries. In 2002, he was named to the McDonald's High School All-American team, along with Raymond Felton and Rashad McCants, who would later join him at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
May played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2003 to 2005, serving as the team's starting center. In 2005, he led the Tar Heels to their fourth national championship, defeating the University of Illinois with a score of 75-70. May scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the championship game, securing his legacy as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2005 NCAA tournament.
Following his successful college career, May entered the 2005 NBA Draft, where he was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. He became one of four Tar Heels selected as lottery picks in that draft. May's professional career started promisingly as he was named MVP of the Rocky Mountain Revue summer league. However, an injury in December of his rookie season cut it short.
May's rookie contract with the Bobcats lasted from 2005 to 2009. During this period, he faced significant challenges with injuries and conditioning. On October 5, 2007, he underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee, causing him to miss the entire 2007-2008 NBA season. The surgery also impacted his performance in the 2008-2009 season, as he dealt with conditioning issues, fatigue, and tendinitis.
After the Bobcats declined to extend a qualifying offer for the fourth year of his rookie contract, May signed a series of contracts with various basketball teams. On July 21, 2009, he signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. The following year, on August 9, 2010, he joined the New Jersey Nets but was released shortly after due to a stress fracture in his left foot.
May then took his talents overseas, signing with Fenerbahçe Ülker of Turkey for the 2010-2011 season. He subsequently played for KK Zagreb of Croatia in 2011 and Sutor Basket Montegranaro in Italy in 2012. In July 2012, May signed a two-year deal with Paris-Levallois Basket of France, reuniting with his former college teammate Jawad Williams. However, injuries continued to plague his career, as he played only one game in the 2013-2014 season. He signed with SPO Rouen Basket in November 2014 but left shortly after, joining Orléans Loiret Basket for the remainder of the season.
In the fall of 2015, May transitioned from playing to a coaching role, returning to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, as the director of player development. He served in this position for two years before becoming the Director of Basketball Operations in 2017. In April 2021, he was promoted to one of the three on-the-bench assistant coach positions under head coach Hubert Davis.
Throughout his NBA career, May earned a total of $8,768,068, including $2,661,027 in 2009. He averaged 6.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game during his time in the league.
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Accessibility at UNC basketball games
The University of North Carolina (UNC) strives to create a high-energy environment to support its basketball team while maintaining a wholesome family-oriented atmosphere. UNC has put in place several measures to ensure that all fans have a positive game-day experience.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available at all UNC Athletics ticketed sporting events. Accessible seating is reserved exclusively for customers with accessible needs and their companion(s). Typically, for every one customer who needs accessible seating, two companion seats are allowed. This policy ensures that UNC can accommodate all those who need accessible seating. Accessible seating is located on the concourse level in the Smith Center.
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the UNC Athletics Ticket Office, located at the Ernie Williamson Athletic Center, 450 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding university holidays. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the UNC Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 722-4335 or (919) 962-2296. Phone lines are open during the same hours as the in-person ticket office.
Exchanging Already Purchased Tickets for ADA Seating
To exchange already purchased tickets for ADA seating before game day, please complete the Accessibility Request Form or contact the UNC Ticket Office at [email protected] or 919-962-2296. Early requests are encouraged, and two weeks' notice will generally allow UNC to accommodate your request.
Day of Game Exchanges
On the day of the event, please scan into the stadium using your original ticket. Upon entry, please make the gate supervisor aware of your need for accessible seating, and you will be relocated to an accessible area. For non-ticketed events, guests should make any event staff member aware of their need for an accessible seat, and the event staff member will then assist the guest with accommodating their accessible seating needs.
Service Animals
The UNC Athletic Department welcomes trained Service Animals to GameDay. A Service Animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disabilities. Service Animals must be under the control of their handler at all times and must be leashed or tethered unless doing so would interfere with their tasks.
Assistive Listening Devices
Guests needing assistive listening devices should contact any GameDay staff member or call/or text the GoHeelsFan Text Line at 919-238-9894 with the requested seat location. Once the request is received, Athletic Event Management staff will deliver the device to the guest at their seat.
Accessible Parking
Disability parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Rams Head parking deck on Ridge Road. Bus transportation to the Smith Center from the designated disability parking area is available before events. For safety reasons, transportation to the parking area after an event is available approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the event. For more information on accessible parking, please visit the UNC Department of Transportation & Parking Website.
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are located on the concourse level.
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Frequently asked questions
Sean Gregory May is a former professional basketball player and current assistant basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. He was the starting center for the Tar Heels basketball team from 2003 to 2005 and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2005 NCAA tournament.
Sean May played for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 2003 to 2005. He then went on to play in the NBA for the Charlotte Bobcats and later for various international teams, including the Sacramento Kings, New Jersey Nets, Fenerbahçe Ülker, and Paris-Levallois Basket.
Luke David Maye is an American professional basketball player for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the Japan Professional Basketball League. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, winning the 2017 national championship. He is the son of Mark and Aimee Maye, and his father played quarterback at UNC from 1984 to 1987.
