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Sean Redell Kilpatrick (born January 6, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). A 6'4" shooting guard born in Yonkers, New York, during his senior season of 2013–14 with the Cincinnati Bearcats, he was named AP first-team All-American.[1]

Key Information

High school career

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Kilpatrick starred at White Plains Senior High School, where he averaged 28.4 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists per game over his four-year career. He then spent a post-graduate year at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.[2]

College career

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Kilpatrick redshirted what would have been his freshman season at Cincinnati in 2009–10, as he played the same position as top recruit Lance Stephenson.[3]

In his first season with the Bearcats, Kilpatrick was part of the regular rotation, averaging 9.7 points per game in 20.6 minutes per game. As a sophomore, his role and minutes expanded and he increased his scoring average to 14.3 per game. He led the Big East Conference in made three-point shots and three-pointers per game and was named second team All-Conference at the conclusion of the season. As a junior in 2012–13, Kilpatrick again raised his scoring average as he tallied 17 points per game and repeated on the second team All-Big East squad.[2]

In the summer between his junior and senior seasons, Kilpatrick was selected to represent the United States as a member of the men's national team at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia. He averaged 7.5 points per game as the team finished ninth.[4]

At the beginning of his senior season, Kilpatrick was named preseason first team all-conference by the American Athletic Conference.[5] On February 19, 2014, Kilpatrick passed Steve Logan for second all-time in Bearcats scoring history (behind Oscar Robertson).[6] On February 28, he was named one of the 10 semi-finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year.[7]

For the season, he averaged 20.6 points per game and led the Bearcats to a 27–7 overall record and first place in the conference. He was named first-team All-American by the AP, USA Today, The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report and NBCSports.com.[8] Overall, Kilpatrick was named a consensus second-team All-American.[9]

Professional career

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Santa Cruz Warriors (2014–2015)

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After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Kilpatrick joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[10] On October 20, 2014, he signed with the Golden State Warriors,[11] but was waived four days later.[12] On November 3, he was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of Golden State.[13]

Minnesota Timberwolves / Delaware 87ers (2015)

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On January 21, 2015, Kilpatrick was traded to the Delaware 87ers, along with a first-round pick, in exchange for Ronald Roberts and the returning player rights to Darington Hobson.[14]

On March 19, 2015, Kilpatrick signed a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves were granted an NBA hardship exception for a 16th roster spot due to having four players out with injury.[15] He made his NBA debut later that night, recording one rebound in 10 minutes of action as the Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks 95–92 in overtime.[16] He was not retained by the Timberwolves following the expiration of his 10-day contract on March 29. In four games for the Timberwolves, he averaged 5.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.[17]

On March 29, 2015, Kilpatrick returned to the 87ers, where he played out the 2014–15 season. In 44 D-League games (22 for Santa Cruz, 22 for Delaware) over the course of the season, Kilpatrick averaged 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per game.[18]

Denver Nuggets / Return to the 87ers (2015–2016)

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In July 2015, Kilpatrick joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[19] On September 10, 2015, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.[20] However, he was later waived by the Pelicans on October 23 after appearing in five preseason games.[21] On November 17, he was reacquired by the Delaware 87ers.[22]

On January 12, 2016, Kilpatrick signed a 10-day contract with the Denver Nuggets.[23] Three days later, he made his debut for the Nuggets in a loss to the Miami Heat.[24] On January 23, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Nuggets.[25] Two days later, he had his best game as a Nugget, recording 11 points and 3 rebounds in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.[26] After his second 10-day contract expired, he was not offered a contract with the Nuggets for the rest of the season,[27] and on February 2, he was reacquired by Delaware.[28] He went on to play for the East All-Star team in the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[29] At the season's end, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team.[30]

Brooklyn Nets (2016–2017)

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On February 28, 2016, Kilpatrick signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.[31] On March 5, he scored a career-high 19 points in the Nets' 132–118 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.[32] He went on to sign a second 10-day contract with the Nets on March 9,[33] and tied his career high of 19 points on March 13[34] and March 15.[35] On March 19, he signed a multi-year contract with the Nets.[36] Three days later, he scored a career-high 25 points in a 105–100 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.[37] On April 10, he set a new career high with 26 points in a 129–103 loss to the Indiana Pacers.[38]

On October 28, 2016, Kilpatrick scored 18 points against the Indiana Pacers to record double figures in 21 of his first 25 games as a Net.[39] On November 2, he recorded a season-high 24 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in a 109–101 win over the Detroit Pistons.[40] On November 9, in his first career start,[41] Kilpatrick scored in single figures for the first time in 2016–17, finishing with seven points, four rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes in a 110–96 loss to the New York Knicks.[42] On November 29, he scored 31 of his career-high 38 points after the third quarter, as the Nets stopped a seven-game losing streak with a 127–122 double-overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. He also had a career-best 14 rebounds in the game.[43]

On December 7, 2017, following the trade in which Brooklyn acquired Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas, the Nets waived Kilpatrick.[44]

Milwaukee Bucks (2017–2018)

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On December 18, 2017, Kilpatrick signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.[45] On January 7, 2018, the Bucks converted his two-way contract to a standard NBA contract.[46] On March 2, 2018, he was waived by the Bucks.[47]

Los Angeles Clippers (2018)

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On March 4, 2018, Kilpatrick signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[48] On March 14, 2018, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Clippers.[49] He parted ways with the Clippers following the expiration of his second 10-day contract.[50]

Chicago Bulls (2018)

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On March 26, 2018, Kilpatrick signed with the Chicago Bulls.[51] On July 12, 2018, he was waived by the Bulls.[52]

Panathinaikos (2019)

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On January 9, 2019, Kilpatrick signed with the EuroLeague club Panathinaikos. Named all star February 10.[53] On February 17, 2019, Kilpatrick won Greek Basketball Cup in the big final against PAOK BC (79–73). The Final took place in Heraklion Indoor Sports Arena, Crete. This was for Sean his very first trophy in "green" and for Panathinaikos BC the 19th title in Greek Cup competition. Sean helped Panathinaikos to win another Championship, the 38th and third in a row for Greens, having 8.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals in 20.3 minutes per game. In the play-off final series Panathinaikos beat Promitheas Patras with 3–0 wins.

Budućnost (2019–2020)

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On November 18, 2019, Kilpatrick signed with Budućnost of the Adriatic League.[54]

Tofaş (2020)

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On July 20, 2020, Kilpatrick signed with Tofaş of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[55][56]

Gran Canaria (2020–2021)

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On December 14, 2020, Kilpatrick signed with Herbalife Gran Canaria of the Spanish Liga ACB.[57]

Hapoel Jerusalem (2021–2022)

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On August 25, 2021, Kilpatrick signed with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League.[58]

Fuijan Sturgeons (2022–present)

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On November 9, 2022, Kilpatrick signed with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).[59]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games 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

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Minnesota 4 0 18.0 .350 .308 1.000 1.5 1.0 .8 .0 5.5
2015–16 Denver 8 0 10.3 .381 .235 .875 .8 .4 .3 .0 3.4
2015–16 Brooklyn 23 0 23.2 .462 .361 .898 2.2 1.1 .4 .1 13.8
2016–17 Brooklyn 70 24 25.1 .415 .341 .843 4.0 2.2 .6 .1 13.1
2017–18 Brooklyn 16 0 11.4 .291 .262 .947 2.2 .9 .1 .1 4.9
2017–18 Milwaukee 23 0 8.9 .378 .283 .947 1.1 .7 .2 .0 4.0
2017–18 L.A. Clippers 4 0 9.5 .389 .429 1.000 .5 .8 .0 .0 4.8
2017–18 Chicago 9 1 23.8 .439 .396 .813 2.8 1.4 .7 .3 15.4
Career 157 25 19.6 .413 .335 .862 2.7 1.5 .5 .1 10.3

EuroLeague

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2018–19 Panathinaikos 15 14 21.1 .494 .333 .933 1.7 1.1 .9 .3 9.2 6.3
Career 15 14 21.1 .494 .333 .933 1.7 1.1 .9 .3 9.2 6.3

References

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Sean Kilpatrick (born January 6, 1990) is an American former professional player who primarily played as a shooting guard, known for his prolific college scoring at the and journeyman career across the NBA and international leagues. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m), Kilpatrick emerged as a standout at from 2010 to 2014, where he amassed 2,145 career points to rank as the program's second-leading scorer behind only and the only other Bearcat to surpass 2,000 points; his senior season average of 20.6 points per game earned him first-team All-American honors from the . Undrafted in the , he signed as a and appeared in 157 NBA games over four seasons (2014–2018) with teams including the , , , , , and , averaging 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while posting a career-high 38 points in a 2016 outing for the Nets. After departing the NBA, Kilpatrick continued professionally overseas, winning the Greek Basket League championship and Greek Cup with Panathinaikos in 2019, playing for several teams including Budućnost , Herbalife , Casademont , and Hapoel Jerusalem through 2022, before concluding his playing career with the of China's CBA in the 2022–23 season; in 2024, he was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame and has since transitioned to coaching and training.

Early years

High school career

Kilpatrick attended White Plains Senior High School in , where he played varsity basketball for four seasons under coach Spencer Mayfield. Over his high school career there, he averaged 28.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, finishing as the second-leading scorer in school history with 1,289 points and becoming a 1,000-point scorer before his senior year. After graduating from White Plains in 2008, Kilpatrick transferred to Notre Dame Preparatory School in , for a postgraduate year to bolster his academics and skills. During this season, he contributed significantly to the team, including a standout performance in the 2009 Big Apple Invitational, where he scored 21 points, grabbed 7 assists, and secured 4 steals in a 100–69 victory over Apex Academy (), earning MVP honors for the game. Kilpatrick drew interest from multiple programs during his recruitment, initially committing briefly to St. John's before decommitting and considering options such as Providence and Marquette. He ultimately committed to the in October 2008, attracted by Mick Cronin's emphasis on development.

College career

Kilpatrick redshirted the 2009–10 season at the due to the presence of fellow at the same position. In his year (2010–11), Kilpatrick emerged as part of the Bearcats' rotation, appearing in 35 and averaging 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in 20.6 minutes. He earned Big East All- honors for his contributions to a team that reached the NCAA Tournament. As a in 2011–12, Kilpatrick's role expanded significantly, starting all 37 games and boosting his production to 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in 34.5 minutes. He led the with 92 three-pointers made, shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc, and was named second-team All-Big East. During his junior season (2012–13), he continued his ascent, averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists across 34 games in 34.4 minutes, earning first-team All-Big East recognition. Kilpatrick's senior year (2013–14) marked his pinnacle, as he led the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in scoring with 20.6 points per game alongside 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33.8 minutes over 34 games. He received first-team All-American honors and was a unanimous first-team All-AAC selection, guiding the Bearcats to a share of the AAC regular-season title, a No. 15 national ranking, and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Notable performances included a career-high 36 points in a January 2013 victory over No. 25 Marquette. Over his four playing seasons, Kilpatrick amassed 2,145 points, ranking second in program history behind .

Professional career

Early NBA and G League years (2014–2016)

After going undrafted in the , Kilpatrick signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the on October 20, 2014, and was assigned to their NBA Development League affiliate, the , for the 2014–15 season. In 22 games with Santa Cruz, he averaged 11.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 41.5 percent from the field. On January 21, 2015, Kilpatrick was traded to the 87ers, the ' affiliate, in exchange for forward Ronald Roberts and the returning player rights to Darington Hobson, along with a 2015 first-round pick. With Delaware, he appeared in 22 games, boosting his overall G League average to 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game across 44 total appearances that season. On March 19, 2015, amid injuries to the ' roster, Kilpatrick signed a 10-day contract with the team, facilitated by his proximity during a road trip near . He made his NBA debut that same night against the , playing 10 minutes off the bench without scoring in a 95–92 overtime victory. Four days later, on March 23, 2015, Kilpatrick scored his first NBA points, tallying 13 points (including three three-pointers) in 20 minutes during a 106–104 overtime win over the . His contract expired after four games (averaging 5.5 points in 18.0 minutes), and he returned to the 87ers, where he continued to develop through the end of the season. Entering the 2015–16 season, Kilpatrick rejoined the 87ers and emerged as a standout performer, averaging 26.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 28 games while leading the league in minutes per game (38.4). His scoring prowess earned him a selection to the NBA D-League in January 2016 and a spot on the All-NBA D-League Third Team at season's end. On January 12, 2016, Kilpatrick signed a 10-day contract with the , appearing in eight games and averaging 3.4 points in limited minutes before his deal expired. He was not retained by but continued to showcase his scoring ability in the G League, setting the stage for further NBA opportunities.

Peak NBA seasons (2016–2018)

In the 2016–17 season, Kilpatrick established himself as a key contributor for the after signing a multi-year contract with the team on March 19, 2016. He appeared in 70 games, starting 24, and averaged 13.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. His scoring prowess was evident in a career-high 38-point performance on November 29, 2016, against the , where he also grabbed 14 rebounds in a double-overtime victory that snapped the Nets' seven-game losing streak. This outburst, including 20 points in the fourth quarter alone, highlighted his ability to take over games as a dynamic shooting guard. Entering the 2017–18 season, Kilpatrick initially remained with the Nets but saw reduced playing time in 16 games, averaging 4.9 points before being waived on December 8, 2017, as part of a trade for . He quickly signed a with the on December 18, 2017, where he provided bench scoring in 27 games, averaging 4.4 points in 9.6 minutes per game. His role remained limited behind Milwaukee's established backcourt, leading to his waiver on March 1, 2018. Kilpatrick's season continued with brief but impactful stints elsewhere. On March 4, 2018, he signed a 10-day with the , appearing in five games and averaging 4.2 points in 7.7 minutes before a second 10-day deal and subsequent waiver on March 24. He then joined the on March 26, 2018, via a three-year, $6.2 million , playing 14 games off the bench and averaging 7.0 in increased minutes toward the end of the season. During this period with the Bulls, he showcased scoring efficiency, including a 24-point outing on April 6, 2018. Across the 2016–18 span, Kilpatrick played in 122 NBA games primarily as a scoring guard capable of starting or coming off the bench, totaling 1,249 points and demonstrating versatility in high-volume shooting roles. His peak contributions underscored his value as a reliable offensive option amid frequent team transitions.

International career (2019–2023)

After leaving the NBA, Kilpatrick signed with Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and in January 2019, where he appeared in 15 games, averaging 9.2 , before being released at the end of the season; during his tenure, the team won the Greek National Championship and Greek Cup. In November 2019, he joined Budućnost of the Montenegrin team competing in the Adriatic League and EuroCup, though his stint was brief with just two EuroCup appearances averaging 16.5 points; the move highlighted his continued pursuit of opportunities in top European competitions. Kilpatrick moved to Tofaş Bursa in the Turkish in July 2020, posting 18.9 points per game across eight outings before departing in December. That same month, he signed with Herbalife Gran Canaria in Spain's , contributing 11.9 points per game in 16 league games and participating in the EuroCup with 8.2 points over six matches during the 2020–21 season. In August 2021, Kilpatrick joined Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel's for the 2021–22 campaign, averaging 10.9 points in 14 games as a key scoring option off the bench. On November 9, 2022, he signed with the of China's CBA, appearing in six games during the 2022–23 season with averages of 6.7 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.7 assists per game. This marked the conclusion of his professional career.

Playing style and accolades

Playing style

Sean Kilpatrick primarily played as a scoring shooting guard, excelling in perimeter shooting with a quick release that allowed him to capitalize on off-ball movement and screens to get open looks. His career NBA three-point shooting percentage stood at 33.8%, though he demonstrated consistency from , converting at around 45% on pull-up jumpers and step-back moves, showcasing his ability to create space against defenders. Kilpatrick's strengths included a high basketball IQ for reading defenses and employing fakes or hesitations to set up his shot, making him an efficient scorer in limited minutes as a bench specialist. However, his 6'4" frame limited his defensive impact, often leaving him out of position or unable to contest taller wings effectively, while his occasional turnover-prone decision-making stemmed from aggressive ball-handling in traffic. Over his career, Kilpatrick evolved from a high-volume college scorer at , where he averaged over 20 points per game but shot under 42% from the field due to heavy usage, into a more selective professional shooter focused on providing an "energy guy" spark off the bench with improved shot selection. His scoring versatility, blending drives to the rim with pull-ups, drew comparisons to combo guards like , though Kilpatrick remained more one-dimensional in playmaking and defense.

Awards and honors

During his senior season at the in 2013–14, Kilpatrick was named to the first-team All-American, becoming the sixth Bearcat to earn that distinction and the first since in 2002. He also received unanimous first-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) honors that year, recognizing his leadership in scoring 20.6 points per game while guiding the Bearcats to a 27–7 record. In the prior season of 2012–13, Kilpatrick earned second-team All-Big East honors, his second such selection after repeating the accolade as a in 2011–12, which highlighted his consistent scoring prowess averaging 17.0 points per game. In the NBA G League (then known as the NBA D-League), Kilpatrick was selected to the All-NBA D-League Third Team for the 2015–16 season after averaging 26.4 points per game with the Delaware 87ers, a performance that underscored his scoring efficiency and helped secure multiple NBA call-ups. He also participated in the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game as a member of the Eastern Conference team, further validating his status as one of the league's top performers during a period when he ranked second in the circuit in scoring. Kilpatrick's college accolades elevated his profile as an undrafted in 2014, paving the way for NBA opportunities with teams like the , while his G League honors sustained his professional viability amid transitions to international play. Overseas, he contributed to Panathinaikos' Greek Basket League championship in 2019, sweeping the finals series, and won the Greek Basketball Cup that same year, achievements that affirmed his adaptability and impact in European competition despite lacking major individual recognitions. In 2024, Kilpatrick was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Career statistics

NBA

Sean Kilpatrick played 157 games in the NBA regular season across four seasons from 2014 to 2018, primarily as a shooting guard for teams including the , , , , , and . His career per-game averages were 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 20.2 minutes played, 41.8% shooting, and 33.8% three-point shooting, while accumulating 1,616 total points. The following table summarizes his regular-season performance by season:
SeasonTeam(s)GPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGPPG
2014–15MIN4018.0.350.3081.0001.51.05.5
2015–16/BRK31019.9.456.342.8961.80.911.1
2016–17BRK702425.1.415.341.8434.02.213.1
2017–18BRK/MIL/LAC/CHI52112.3.374.319.8891.70.96.3
Career1572520.2.418.338.8592.71.510.3
Kilpatrick's advanced metrics included a career player efficiency rating (PER) of 13.2 and true shooting percentage (TS%) of 54.4%.

EuroLeague

Sean Kilpatrick's EuroLeague career was brief, consisting solely of his time with Panathinaikos in the 2018–19 season after joining the team in January 2019. Over 15 games, primarily in the latter part of the regular season and playoffs, he provided scoring punch off the bench as a guard, averaging 9.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 43.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. In his debut EuroLeague stint, Kilpatrick adapted quickly to the high-level competition, contributing to Panathinaikos' push to the quarterfinals. His role was limited but impactful in stretches, with notable performances including a season-high 19 points against Fenerbahce in February 2019. Overall, his efficiency highlighted his ability to create his own shot in a competitive rotation, though his minutes averaged 21.1 per game.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGFG%3P%
2018–19Panathinaikos1521.19.21.71.1.432.333
Kilpatrick's usage was moderate in his limited role, emphasizing efficient scoring without dominating possessions, which allowed him to complement the team's stars effectively during his tenure.

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