Shea Seals
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Shea Brandon Seals is an American
professional basketball
player. He played in four games with the Los Angeles Lakers
during the 1997-98 NBA season
. He was listed as 6'5" (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) guard.
Seals, who played collegiately
at the University of Tulsa
, also played in the ABA
with the Indiana Legends
and the Kansas City Knights
, in the NBDL
with the Mobile Revelers
, and professionally in France
with Villeurbanne
and Chalon-sur-Saône. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane
have retired Seals' number. He currently serves as the head basketball coach at Booker T. Washington High School
in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He is probably best remembered for his performance against Dream Team III on July 6, 1996, this being Dream Team III's first exhibition game prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta (where they won the Gold). He scored 20 points, leading all players on both squads, for his Collegiate All-Star team. Despite his amazing game which helped the College Stars build a 17-point lead at the half, Dream Team III managed to win 96-90.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player. He played in four games with the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
during the 1997-98 NBA season
1997-98 NBA season
The 1997–98 NBA season was the 52nd season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Chicago Bulls winning their third straight championship and sixth in the last eight years, beating the Utah Jazz 4 games to 2 in the 1998 NBA Finals...
. He was listed as 6'5" (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) guard.
Seals, who played collegiately
College basketball
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at the University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is a private university awarding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. It is currently ranked 75th among doctoral degree granting universities in the nation by US News and World Report and is listed as one of the "Best 366 Colleges" by...
, also played in the ABA
American Basketball Association (21st century)
The American Basketball Association, often abbreviated as ABA, is a semi-professional men's basketball league that was founded in 1999. The current ABA has no affiliation with the original American Basketball Association that merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976...
with the Indiana Legends
Indiana Legends
The Indiana Legends were an ABA team from 2000-2002. The owner of the team is current owner & founder Joe Newman. In 2000, the team played in Hinkle Fieldhouse and reached the semifinals in the playoffs, only to lose to the Detroit Dogs....
and the Kansas City Knights
Kansas City Knights
The Kansas City Knights was the name of an American Basketball Association minor league basketball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have not played since the 2004/2005 season....
, in the NBDL
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
with the Mobile Revelers
Mobile Revelers
The Mobile Revelers were a National Basketball Development League team based in Mobile, Alabama. Playing their home games at the Mobile Civic Center, the Revelers was a charter franchise in the 2001-02 season and folded after the 2002-03 season...
, and professionally in France
France
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with Villeurbanne
ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
ASVEL Basket or ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne is a French professional basketball team located in the city of Villeurbanne, which is a suburb of Lyon, France. The club, which is the basketball section of the ASVEL multi-sport club, competes in the French Pro A league. The club's home games are played at...
and Chalon-sur-Saône. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball
The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team participates in Conference USA. The men’s team is currently coached by Doug Wojcik....
have retired Seals' number. He currently serves as the head basketball coach at Booker T. Washington High School
Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa)
Booker T. Washington High School is a high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was named after the African-American education pioneer Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington High School is one of nine high schools in Tulsa Public Schools.-Overview:...
in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He is probably best remembered for his performance against Dream Team III on July 6, 1996, this being Dream Team III's first exhibition game prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta (where they won the Gold). He scored 20 points, leading all players on both squads, for his Collegiate All-Star team. Despite his amazing game which helped the College Stars build a 17-point lead at the half, Dream Team III managed to win 96-90.
External links
- NBA.com player profile
- NBA D-League profile
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- France - Pro A profile