Sheldon Mac (born Sheldon Reeves McClellan; December 21, 1992) is an American professional

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player for the Gigantes de Carolina of the

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(BSN). He played college basketball for the

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and the

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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

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. 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. In his junior season at Miami, McClellan averaged 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists in 33.6 minutes per game. He was an Honorable Mention All-ACC selection as a junior. McClellan was listed on the

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preseason watchlist as well as the

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preseason watchlist. 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. On March 6, 2016, McClellan was named to the Second-Team All-ACC.

Professional career

Washington Wizards (2016–2018)

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, McClellan signed with the

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on September 23, 2016. 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

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. With starting shooting guard

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out injured on November 12, 2016 against the

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, McClellan made his first career start and subsequently scored a season-high 15 points in a 106–95 loss. On December 6, 2016, he was assigned to the

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of the

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, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule. On December 18, 2016, he was recalled by Washington. On April 4, 2017, he was assigned to the

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. He was recalled by the Wizards a week later. 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. He did not appear in a game for the Wizards in 2017–18, and on February 8, 2018, he was traded to the

alongside cash considerations in exchange for a protected 2019 second round draft pick. He was immediately waived by the Hawks upon being acquired.

Canton Charge (2019–2021)

For the 2019–20 season, Mac joined the

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of the

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. 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

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. On March 8, 2020, the

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signed Mac to a 10-day contract. However, the season was suspended due to the

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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. 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

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of the French

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. He averaged 9.3 points and 1.1 assists per game in seven games. Mac parted ways with the team on November 13.

BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (2021)

On December 5, 2021, Mac signed with

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of the

Cleveland Charge (2022)

On January 1, 2022, Mac was acquired by the

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via returning player rights.

Stockton Kings (2022)

On January 28, 2022, Mac was traded to the

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, in exchange for the rights of

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Atléticos de San Germán / Gigantes de Carolina (2022–present)

On April 9, 2022, Mac signed with

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of the Puerto Rican BSN, averaging 22.2 points and 4.6 assists in five games. On May 2, he signed with Gigantes de Carolina. Overall, he averaged a league-high 24.4 points in the 2022 season.

NBA career statistics

Regular season

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Playoffs

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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.

References

External links

Miami Hurricanes bio
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