Clay Jovon Tucker (June 14, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player.

College career

Tucker played

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at the

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from 1998 to 2003 where he and Dylan Page helped the Panthers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2003.

Professional career

Tucker has bounced around for much of his professional career, playing for several different teams in both the United States and Europe. His most successful season was 2004–05, as a member of the Utah Snowbears in the

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. He was Utah's top scorer, averaging over 20 points per game. He teamed with Harold Arceneaux to lead the Snowbears to a 27–1 record that season, best in the league. However, the franchise ceased operations just days before the championship round. Despite playing only one season in the league, he was named to the ABA's All-Decade First Team for 2000–2009. Tucker played in the

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for the

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in 2008 and the

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in 2009. He moved to Europe later in 2009, signing with Cajasol first, later moving to DKV Joventut, before finally joining

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in 2010. In August 2011 he signed with

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. In February 2013, he signed a contract with

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. In August 2013, he signed with

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. On March 7, 2016, he has parted ways with his club

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. On October 18, 2016, he signed with

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Career statistics

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