Sheldon Mac Explained

Sheldon Mac
Position:Shooting guard / small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:200
League:BSN
Team:Santeros de Aguada
Number:23
Birth Date:21 December 1992
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
High School:Bellaire (Houston, Texas)
College:
Draft Year:2016
Career Start:2016
Years1:
Team1:Washington Wizards
Years2:2016
Team2:Delaware 87ers
Years3:2019–2021
Team3:Canton Charge
Years4:2021
Team4:ESSM Le Portel
Years5:2021
Team5:BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
Years6:2022
Team6:Cleveland Charge
Years7:2022
Team7:Stockton Kings
Years8:2022
Team8:Atléticos de San Germán
Years9:2022
Team9:Gigantes de Carolina
Years10:2022
Team10:Gladiadores de Anzoátegui
Years11:2022
Team11:Club Atlético Aguada
Years12:2023
Team12:Gigantes de Carolina
Years13:2023–2024
Team13:Osos de Manatí
Years14:2024–present
Team14:Santeros de Aguada
Highlights:

Sheldon Mac (born Sheldon Reeves McClellan; December 21, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and the Miami Hurricanes.[1]

High school career

McClellan attended Bellaire High School under Bruce Glover. As a senior, he averaged 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game while helping Bellaire to a 20–9 mark and the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs.

College career

McClellan began his collegiate career at Texas. In his freshman year, he averaged 11.2 points per game. He averaged 13.2 points in his sophomore season. After his sophomore season, he elected to transfer to Miami.[2]

In his junior season at Miami, McClellan averaged 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists in 33.6 minutes per game.[1] He was an Honorable Mention All-ACC selection as a junior.[2] McClellan was listed on the Oscar Robertson Award preseason watchlist[3] as well as the Naismith College Player of the Year preseason watchlist.[4] McClellan averaged 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks in 32.9 minutes per game as a senior.[1] On March 6, 2016, McClellan was named to the Second-Team All-ACC.[5]

Professional career

Washington Wizards (2016–2018)

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, McClellan signed with the Washington Wizards on September 23, 2016.[6] He made his debut for the Wizards in their season opener on October 27, 2016, recording seven points and two steals in four minutes off the bench in a 114–99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.[7] With starting shooting guard Bradley Beal out injured on November 12, 2016 against the Chicago Bulls, McClellan made his first career start and subsequently scored a season-high 15 points in a 106–95 loss.[8] On December 6, 2016, he was assigned to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule.[9] On December 18, 2016, he was recalled by Washington.[10] On April 4, 2017, he was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[11] He was recalled by the Wizards a week later.[12]

In a preseason game on October 8, 2017, Mac suffered a serious injury to his lower left leg, with the Wizards fearing a tear to his left Achilles' tendon.[13] He did not appear in a game for the Wizards in 2017–18, and on February 8, 2018, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks alongside cash considerations in exchange for a protected 2019 second round draft pick.[14] He was immediately waived by the Hawks upon being acquired.

Canton Charge (2019–2021)

For the 2019–20 season, Mac joined the Canton Charge of the NBA G League.[15] On January 4, 2020, Mac recorded 39 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in a 112–111 overtime win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[16]

On March 8, 2020, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Mac to a 10-day contract.[17] However, the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Mac's deal expired before he appeared in a game for the team.

Mac re-signed with the Charge for the 2020–21 season.[18] He averaged 17.9 points and 3.6 assists per game in G League play.

ESSM Le Portel (2021)

On September 24, 2021, Mac signed with ESSM Le Portel of the French LNB Pro A.[19] He averaged 9.3 points and 1.1 assists per game in seven games. Mac parted ways with the team on November 13.[20]

BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (2021)

On December 5, 2021, Mac signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A.[21]

Cleveland Charge (2022)

On January 1, 2022, Mac was acquired by the Cleveland Charge via returning player rights.[22]

Stockton Kings (2022)

On January 28, 2022, Mac was traded to the Stockton Kings, in exchange for the rights of Dwayne Sutton.[23]

Atléticos de San Germán / Gigantes de Carolina (2022)

On April 9, 2022, Mac signed with Atléticos de San Germán of the Puerto Rican BSN,[24] averaging 22.2 points and 4.6 assists in five games.[25] On May 2, he signed with Gigantes de Carolina. Overall, he averaged a league-high 24.4 points in the 2022 season.[26]

Gladiadores de Anzoátegui (2022)

Mac signed with Gladiadores de Anzoátegui. In July 2022, Mac guided the Gladiadores to their fist-ever SPB championship, and was named the Grand Final MVP following his performance in the Grand Final against Guaros de Lara.[27] Mac averaged 21.4 minutes, 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game while shooting 55% from the field and 46.1% from three-point range.[28]

Osos de Manatí (2023–2024)

On April 24, 2023, Mac signed with the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional,[29] averaging 22.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.1 steals which included a 60-point game.[30] On March 29, 2024, he re-signed with Manatí.

Santeros de Aguada (2024–present)

On May 17, 2024, Mac signed with the Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional after leaving Manatí.[31]

NBA career statistics

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|Washington| 30 || 3 || 9.6 || .400 || .233 || .852 || 1.1 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 3.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 30 || 3 || 9.6 || .400 || .233 || .852 || 1.1 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 3.0

Playoffs

|-| style="text-align:left;"|2017| style="text-align:left;"|Washington| 7 || 0 || 2.4 || .556 || .400 || 1.000 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 7 || 0 || 2.4 || .556 || .400 || 1.000 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0

Personal life

Mac is the son of Angel Johnson and has one brother Justin. In February 2017, McClellan had his name legally changed to Sheldon Mac.[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sheldon McClellan Bio. HurricanesSports.com. March 4, 2016. August 22, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160822063859/http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208429162. dead.
  2. News: Adame. Tony. Miami's Sheldon McClellan thrives after transfer from Texas. July 28, 2016. The Wichita Eagle. March 18, 2016.
  3. Web site: USBWA Unveils Award Watchlists. U.S. Basketball Writers Association. December 22, 2015.
  4. Web site: Naismith Trophy early season watch list released. December 3, 2015. December 2, 2015. NBC Sports. Johnson, Raphielle.
  5. News: ACSMA Announces Basketball Postseason Awards, All-ACC Teams. theacc.com. Press Release. March 6, 2016. March 6, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307040403/http://www.theacc.com/news/acsma-announces-basketball-season-awards-all-acc-teams-03-06-2016. March 7, 2016.
  6. Web site: Wizards Finalize Training Camp Roster. Wizards Today. Monumental Sports Network. September 23, 2016. September 24, 2016. March 30, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190330221751/https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2016/09/23/wizards-finalize-training-camp-roster. dead.
  7. Web site: Wizards vs. Hawks – Box Score. ESPN.com. October 27, 2016. October 27, 2016.
  8. Web site: Butler scores 37, Bulls beat Wizards 106-95. ESPN.com. November 12, 2016. November 30, 2016.
  9. Web site: Buckner. Candace. Sheldon McClellan becomes latest Wizards rookie assigned to D-League. WashingtonPost.com. December 6, 2016. December 6, 2016.
  10. Web site: Wizards Recall McClellan From Delaware 87ers. Wizards Today. Monumental Sports Network. December 18, 2016. December 18, 2016.
  11. Web site: WIZARDS ASSIGN McCLELLAN TO RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPER. Wizards Today. Monumental Sports Network. April 4, 2017. October 8, 2017.
  12. Web site: Wizards Recall McClellan from Rio Grande Valley. Wizards Today. Monumental Sports Network. April 11, 2017. October 8, 2017.
  13. Web site: Buckner. Candace. Source: Wizards fear Sheldon Mac may have torn Achilles' tendon. WashingtonPost.com. October 8, 2017. October 8, 2017.
  14. Web site: Hawks Acquire Cash In Trade With Wizards. NBA.com. February 8, 2018. February 8, 2018.
  15. Web site: Charge Set Opening Night Roster . NBA.com . December 4, 2019 . November 7, 2019.
  16. News: Sheldon Mac: Erupts off Canton's bench . January 31, 2020 . . January 5, 2020.
  17. Web site: Cavs Sign Sheldon Mac to 10-Day Contract . NBA.com . March 8, 2020 . March 8, 2020.
  18. Web site: Charge Announce 2021 Roster . NBA.com . January 25, 2021 . January 22, 2021.
  19. Web site: ESSM Le Portel inks Sheldon Mac . Sportando . September 24, 2021 . September 24, 2021.
  20. Web site: ESSM Le Portel, Sheldon Mac part ways . Sportando . November 14, 2021 . November 13, 2021.
  21. Web site: Sheldon McClellan signs at Gravelines . Eurobasket . December 5, 2021 . December 5, 2021.
  22. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League transactions. gleague.nba.com. January 1, 2022. January 1, 2022.
  23. Web site: Charge Make Roster Moves. OurSportsCentral.com. January 28, 2022. January 28, 2022.
  24. Atléticos de San Germán. 1512924973144416260. Le damos la bienvenida e ingreso a nuestro equipo al combo guard @smac, quien ocupará una de nuestras plazas de refuerzo en lo que se integra a nuestras filas el refuerzo Nate Mason ¡Bienvenido a tu casa, Mac!. atleticosbsn. April 9, 2022. April 10, 2022.
  25. La Guerra del BSN. 1521192205276307458.
    1. BSNPR OFICIAL: El escolta ex-atlético Sheldon Mac es el nuevo refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina en sustitución de Jordan Crawford. Mac promedió 22.2 PPJ y 4.6 APJ en cinco partidos durante esta temporada 2022.
    . LaGuerraBSN. May 2, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  26. Web site: Baloncesto Superior Nacional Líderes 2022 . 2022-07-27 . www.bsnpr.com.
  27. Web site: Sheldon Mac elegido como el MVP de la Gran Final de la Superliga - 800Noticias . 2023-12-19 . 800noticias.com.
  28. News: 2023-07-07 . Sheldon Mac fue designado como MVP de la Gran Final . El Tiempo Venezuela .
  29. La Guerra del BSN.
    1. BSNPR ÚLTIMA HORA: El escolta Sheldon Mac (@sheldonmacc) es el nuevo refuerzo de los Osos de Manatí tras salir de los Gigantes de Carolina. Mac promedió 18.2 PPJ, 4.4 RPJ y 4 APJ durante 28 MPJ en cinco partidos durante esta temporada con los Gigantes.
    . 1650639371823980546. LaGuerraBSN. April 24, 2023. March 29, 2024. Spanish.
  30. Web site: SHELDON MAC Y JORDAN WALKER SERÁN LOS REFUERZOS DE OSOS DE MANATÍ. CanchaLatina.com. March 29, 2024. March 29, 2024. Spanish.
  31. La Guerra del BSN.
    1. BSNPR ÚLTIMA HORA: El escolta Sheldon Mac firma con los Santeros de Aguada y debutará mañana frente a los Mets de Guaynabo. Baloncesto 365 Radio Leo 1170AM
    . 1791542783615852679. LaGuerraBSN. May 17, 2024. May 19, 2024. Spanish.
  32. Web site: Hughes. Chase. Wizards rookie legally changes name to Sheldon Mac. NBCSports.com. February 22, 2017. October 8, 2017.