Dean Tolson
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Byron Dean Tolson is a former American
professional basketball
player.
Tolson was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
in the 5th round (8th pick, 80th overall) of the 1974 NBA Draft
, after completing his career at the University of Arkansas
. He played three seasons for the SuperSonics, appearing in 80 games over his career.
Tolson was also selected in the 7th round of the 1974 American Basketball Association
Draft by the New York Nets.
Following his NBA career, Tolson played eleven years internationally before returning to school to complete his education at the University of Arkansas.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Tolson was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
in the 5th round (8th pick, 80th overall) of the 1974 NBA Draft
1974 NBA Draft
The 1974 NBA Draft was the 28th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on May 28, 1974 before the 1974–75 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
, after completing his career at the University of Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The term Arkansas Razorbacks properly applies to any of the sports teams at the university. The Razorbacks take their name from the feral pig of the same name...
. He played three seasons for the SuperSonics, appearing in 80 games over his career.
Tolson was also selected in the 7th round of the 1974 American Basketball Association
American Basketball Association
The American Basketball Association was a professional basketball league founded in 1967. The ABA ceased to exist with the ABA–NBA merger in 1976.-League history:...
Draft by the New York Nets.
Following his NBA career, Tolson played eleven years internationally before returning to school to complete his education at the University of Arkansas.