Tharon Mayes
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Tharon Rex Mayes, born September 9, 1968 in New Haven, Connecticut
, is a retired professional basketball player. He was listed at 6'3" and weighed 175 lbs. Mayes played collegiate ball with the Florida State University
Seminoles (1986–1990). He played the majority of his professional basketball career in the CBA
for the Sioux Falls Skyforce
(1990–1992), Grand Rapids Hoops
(1993), Fargo-Moorhead Fever (1993–1994) and Yakima Sun Kings
(1997). He participated in the NBA with brief stints with the Philadelphia 76ers
(1991) and Los Angeles Clippers
(1992), and also took his game overseas in Belgium
for Castors Braine (1992–1993), Germany
for Röhndofer TV (1995–1996), Spain
for Breogán Lugo (1994–1995), Covirán Sierra Nevada
(1997–1998) and Recreativos Orenes Murcia
(1998–1999), and Israel
for Hapoel Tsfat (1996–1997) and Hapoel Holon (1999–2000). After retiring, Mayes settled in Toronto
and started a basketball camp. He has a stepson, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, who plays collegiate ball in Canada.
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven is the second-largest city in Connecticut and the sixth-largest in New England. According to the 2010 Census, New Haven's population increased by 5.0% between 2000 and 2010, a rate higher than that of the State of Connecticut, and higher than that of the state's five largest cities, and...
, is a retired professional basketball player. He was listed at 6'3" and weighed 175 lbs. Mayes played collegiate ball with the Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
Seminoles (1986–1990). He played the majority of his professional basketball career in the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
for the Sioux Falls Skyforce
Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce is a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. They are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The team plays at the Sioux Falls Arena. The Skyforce began in the CBA in 1989...
(1990–1992), Grand Rapids Hoops
Grand Rapids Hoops
The Grand Rapids Hoops was a basketball team that played in the Continental Basketball Association, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their first season was in 1989, and their final season was in 2003...
(1993), Fargo-Moorhead Fever (1993–1994) and Yakima Sun Kings
Yakama Sun Kings
The Yakama Sun Kings were a Continental Basketball Association franchise located in Yakima, Washington, United States, covering the central Washington sports market of Yakima, Tri-Cities and Ellensburg...
(1997). He participated in the NBA with brief stints with the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
(1991) and Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
(1992), and also took his game overseas in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
for Castors Braine (1992–1993), Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
for Röhndofer TV (1995–1996), Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
for Breogán Lugo (1994–1995), Covirán Sierra Nevada
CB Granada
Club Baloncesto Granada, S.A.D. is a professional basketball team based in Granada, Andalusia. It plays in the LEB Oro. The team was founded in 1994 and has had notable players during its history, as Curtis Borchardt, Darvin Ham, Giorgos Sigalas, Scott Padgett, Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Richard...
(1997–1998) and Recreativos Orenes Murcia
CB Murcia
Club Baloncesto Murcia, S.A.D., also known as UCAM Murcia by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Murcia, Region of Murcia, Spain. The team plays in ACB...
(1998–1999), and Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
for Hapoel Tsfat (1996–1997) and Hapoel Holon (1999–2000). After retiring, Mayes settled in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and started a basketball camp. He has a stepson, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, who plays collegiate ball in Canada.
Notable Awards
- CBA All-Rookie (1991)
- CBA All-Star (1991)
- Named one of the 20 Greatest Players in the history of the Sioux Fall Skyforce