Sean Gregory May was born on April 4, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois, to Scott and Debbie May. He was raised in Bloomington, Indiana, where he developed a passion for basketball from an early age. His father, Scott May, was a standout forward on Indiana University's undefeated 1976 NCAA championship team and the recipient of the Naismith College Player of the Year Award that same year. Sean's brother, Scott May Jr., also played college basketball for Indiana and was part of the team that reached the NCAA title game in 2002.
Growing up, Sean May made a name for himself at Bloomington High School North, where he emerged as a 6'9" power forward. He was a three-time all-state selection and earned a spot on the McDonald’s High School All-American Team. In 2002, May was recognized as one of the top basketball recruits in the country.
Although it was initially expected that May would stay in Indiana and play for the Hoosiers, he ultimately chose to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. From 2003 to 2005, he served as the starting center for the Tar Heels basketball team under coach Roy Williams.
May played a pivotal role in leading North Carolina to the 2005 NCAA Championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament. That victory marked the school's fourth national title. In addition to his collegiate achievements, May represented the United States in international competition, helping the national team win a gold medal at the 2004 FIBA Americas Under-20 Championship. Sean and his father remain one of only four father-son duos to each win NCAA basketball championships.
Sean May declared for the NBA Draft after his junior year and was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2005 NBA Draft. While he showed promise early in his professional career, injuries soon took a toll. In late 2007, May underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee, forcing him to miss the entire 2007–08 NBA season. The following year, lingering effects from the surgery—including conditioning issues, fatigue, and tendinitis—limited his performance. In 2008, then-coach Larry Brown placed May on the inactive list due to his physical condition.
He signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings in 2009 for approximately $884,881, followed by a brief stint with the New Jersey Nets, though he did not play in the regular season for the latter. May graduated from the University of North Carolina in August 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in African-American Studies.
| Birth Date: | 4 Apr, 1984 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player Basketball coach |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Chicago |
| Education: | Bloomington High School North |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
