Tom Sewell (born March 11, 1962) is an American former professional

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player. He played in the

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(NBA) for the

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during the 1984–85 season.

Biography

Born in

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and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Sewell played collegiately with the Cardinals of

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for three years, averaging 22.9 points per game as a junior. Sewell was selected by the

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with the 22nd overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft. The 76ers, eager to offer a long-term deal to

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(whom they had selected with the #5 pick they had previously obtained from the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers) immediately traded Sewell to the

for a 1988 pick (which was later traded back to the Bullets who used it to select Harvey GrantNBA.com: Complete First Round Results — 1980-89
/ref>). Sewell played one season for the Bullets, recording 20 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 block over 21 games. He now coaches the school basketball team Ark Putney in London, England and referees the u14 and u16 basketball games.

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