Sedric Andre Toney (born April 13, 1962) is an American former

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(NBA) player. He was selected by the

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with the 59th overall pick (third round) of the

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. Born in

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, he played in five NBA seasons for six teams: Atlanta Hawks,

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, and

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. Toney also played

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at Phillips BC and Western Nebraska Community College for one season each and the

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for two more seasons. He currently works for ESPN as a color commentator for college basketball games.

External links

Toney bio and statistics from basketball-reference.com
1962 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines American men's basketball players Atlanta Hawks draft picks Atlanta Hawks players Basketball players from Mississippi Basketball players from Dayton, Ohio Charlotte Hornets expansion draft picks Cincinnati Slammers players Cleveland Cavaliers players Columbus Horizon players Dayton Flyers men's basketball players Grand Rapids Hoops players Indiana Pacers players La Crosse Catbirds players Magnolia Hotshots players New York Knicks players Philippine Basketball Association imports Phoenix Suns players Point guards Sacramento Kings players Sportspeople from Columbus, Mississippi Western Nebraska Cougars men's basketball players {{1960s-US-basketball-bio-stub