Tarence Kinsey

Basketball player, NBA career with Memphis

Tarence Kinsey - Basketball player, NBA career with Memphis
Born

March 21st, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player played in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. Kinsey had a collegiate career at the University of South Carolina, where he contributed significantly to the team's performance. After going undrafted in 2006, signed with the Grizzlies in 2006 and made an impact during his time with the team. Also played internationally in various leagues after his NBA tenure.

Played for Memphis Grizzlies in NBA

Contributed to University of South Carolina's basketball team

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