A two-time NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist, known for his dominant college basketball career and brief stint in the NBA.
Known for leading the Indiana University Hoosiers to an undefeated record and national championship in the 1975-1976 season, Scott May is a household name in the world of college basketball. This American former professional basketball player was a two-time first-team All-American and was named the national player of the year in his senior season.
Born on March 19, 1954, in Sandusky, Ohio, Scott May played as a 6'7" forward for Bob Knight and the Indiana University Hoosiers from 1973 to 1976. Despite a rocky start, being declared academically ineligible his freshman year, May began to find his footing as a sophomore, and the future championship nucleus of May, Kent Benson, Quinn Buckner, and Bob Wilkerson started to gel.
In his last two seasons with the school, 1974-1975 and 1975-1976, the Hoosiers were undefeated in the regular season and won 37 consecutive Big Ten games. The 1974-1975 Hoosiers swept the entire Big Ten by an average of 22.8 points per game. However, May broke his left arm in an 83-82 win against Purdue, which kept him to 7 minutes of play, and the No. 1 Hoosiers lost to Kentucky 92-90 in the Mideast Regional.
The following season, 1975-1976, the Hoosiers went the entire season and 1976 NCAA tournament without a single loss, beating Michigan 86-68 in the title game. May was the team's leading scorer, its most dependable clutch scorer, and an outstanding defensive player and rebounder, too.
May was named NCAA men's basketball National Player of the Year in 1976. He also won a gold medal as a member of the United States basketball team in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Indiana remains the last school to accomplish the feat of going undefeated in a season and winning the national championship. May's achievements have cemented his place in college basketball history, and he is still remembered as one of the greatest players of all time.
After his basketball career, May went on to pursue a career in business, and he has been involved in various philanthropic activities. He has also been involved in coaching and mentoring young basketball players, giving back to the community that has given him so much.
Scott May's achievements on and off the court have made him a legend in the world of college basketball. His dedication, perseverance, and passion for the game have inspired generations of players and coaches alike.
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