American · Sandusky, Ohio · Born 19 March 1954American college basketball player who led Indiana to the 1976 NCAA Championship and won the Naismith Player of the Year Award before Olympic gold.
Scott Glenn May was born in Sandusky, Ohio in 1954. He attended Indiana University under coach Bob Knight and was the centerpiece of the only undefeated national championship team in modern college basketball history — the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers who went 32-0. He won the Naismith Award as national player of the year in 1976 and was a consensus All-American. He won Olympic gold with the USA at Montreal 1976. He averaged 19.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game across his career. His combination of scoring versatility, competitive intensity and unselfishness within Knight's demanding team-first system made him the ideal player for the system — talented enough to win individual awards while subordinating everything to winning. Chicago Bulls selected him second overall in the 1976 NBA Draft. His professional career was hindered by a broken arm suffered near the end of his senior college season and a series of subsequent injuries. His Indiana career — undefeated national champions, national player of the year, Olympic gold — represents one of the most comprehensively successful individual college seasons in history.
He was the National Player of the Year and leading scorer for Indiana's undefeated 1976 NCAA championship team.
How They Played
May was a versatile 6'7" forward with excellent shooting range and strong post moves. He combined physical strength with finesse, able to score both inside and outside while being an effective rebounder and defender.
Lasting Impact
May's role in Indiana's perfect 1976 season cemented his place in college basketball history as part of one of the greatest teams ever assembled.
Career Honours
- National Championship (1976)
- Naismith Award (1976)
- Consensus All-American
- Olympic Gold Medal (1976)
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Hoosiers | 1972–1976 | — |
American Athletes