Tony Delk

Basketball player, NCAA champion

Tony Delk - Basketball player, NCAA champion
Born

January 28th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player and coach, this individual played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where a championship was won in 1996. Following college, a successful career in the NBA included stints with teams such as the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings. After playing, transitioned into coaching, contributing to various basketball programs. The influence on the game spanned both player and coaching roles.

Won the NCAA championship with Kentucky in 1996

Played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA

Named to the SEC All-Freshman Team

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