Sean Stewart (basketball)

Sean Stewart (born February 17, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Sean Stewart
No. 13 – Duke Blue Devils
PositionPower forward
LeagueAtlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2005-02-17) February 17, 2005
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeDuke (2023–present)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup
Gold medal – first place2022 SpainTeam

Early life and high school career

Stewart grew up in Windermere, Florida and initially attended Windermere High School.[1] He averaged 20.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 4.6 blocks per game as a junior. Stewart transferred to Montverde, Florida before the start of his senior year.[2] Stewart was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.[3] He won the game's slam dunk competition.[4]

Recruiting

Stewart was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals, and a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports. On December 23, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for Duke over offers from Michigan, Georgetown, and Ohio State.[5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Sean Stewart
PF		 Windermere, FL Montverde Academy (FL) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Dec 23, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 17  247Sports: 22  ESPN: 19
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Duke 2023 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Duke Blue Devils Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.

College career

Stewart enrolled at Duke University in June 2023.[6]

National team career

Stewart played for the United States under-17 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup.[7]

Personal life

Stewart's father, Michael Stewart, played college basketball at California and played in the National Basketball Association for eight seasons.[8] His grandfather, Mike Stewart, played collegiately at Santa Clara and professionally overseas.[9]

References
  1. "Ohio State official visit leaves impression on Sean Stewart, family". The Columbus Dispatch. November 1, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  2. "Duke commit Sean Stewart talks transfer to Montverde Academy". Orlando Sentinel. August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  3. "Sean Stewart and Kwame Evans of Montverde talk about their experience at MCDAAG". Ocala StarBanner. April 3, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  4. "Duke signees highlight McDonald's All-American Games Jam Fest". Houston Chronicle. March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  5. "Duke lands commitment from 4-star F Sean Stewart for 2023 recruiting class". The Athletic. December 23, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  6. Rowe, Adam (June 2, 2023). "LOOK: Duke's freshman class together at K Academy". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  7. "Duke-bound Sean Stewart on USA 17U team". Orlando Sentinel. June 28, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  8. "Four-star forward Sean Stewart commits to Jon Scheyer, Duke basketball's 2023 class". The News & Observer. December 24, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  9. Warren, Peter (September 29, 2021). "Cal offers 2023 forward Sean Stewart, son of Michael "Yogi" Stewart". On3.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
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