Ray Tolbert facts for kids
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| Born | September 10, 1958 Anderson, Indiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Madison Heights (Anderson, Indiana) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Indiana (1977–1981) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1981–1994 | |||||||||||||
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| 1981 | New Jersey Nets | |||||||||||||
| 1981–1983 | Seattle SuperSonics | |||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Reyer Venezia Mestre | |||||||||||||
| 1985 | Tampa Bay Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Bay State Bombardiers | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1987 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||
| 1987 | Pensacola Tornados | |||||||||||||
| 1987 | New York Knicks | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||
| 1988–1989 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Aurora Desio | |||||||||||||
| 1991 | Málaga | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Fort Wayne Fury | |||||||||||||
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| 2006–2007 | Anderson Champions | |||||||||||||
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Ray Lee Tolbert was born on September 10, 1958. He is an American former professional basketball player. He was chosen by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 1981 NBA draft. He was the 18th player picked overall.
Ray Tolbert is a 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) power forward. He played college basketball at Indiana University. He played in the NBA for five seasons with six different teams. These teams included the Nets, Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks.
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Early Life and College Career
High School Basketball Star
Ray Tolbert went to Madison Heights High School in Anderson, Indiana. He was a very talented player in high school. In 1977, he was named to the first-ever McDonald's All-American team. This team played in the 1977 Capital Classic game.
Winning a College Championship
Tolbert played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers. In his final year, 1981, he helped lead his team to a huge victory. The team, with starters like Tolbert, Landon Turner, Isiah Thomas, Randy Wittman, and Ted Kitchel, won the NCAA championship. This was the fourth NCAA title for Indiana University and the second for their famous coach, Bob Knight.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing in the NBA
After college, Ray Tolbert was drafted into the NBA. He played in 261 games during his NBA career. He scored a total of 928 points. He played for several teams, moving around quite a bit during his time in the league.
Playing Overseas and in Other Leagues
After his time in the NBA, Tolbert also played basketball in other leagues. He played for teams in different countries, like Italy and Spain. He also played in other American leagues, showing his long career in basketball.
Life After Playing
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Ray Tolbert became a coach. He coached the Anderson Champions in the ABA. This showed his continued love for the game.
Current Life
Today, Ray Tolbert lives in Fishers, Indiana. He works as a Varsity Assistant coach at Fishers High School. He helps young players learn and grow in basketball.
