Tyrone Nesby
American basketball player (born 1976)
Tyrone Lamont Nesby (born January 31, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. During his professional career, he spent three seasons playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played professionally in Europe.
High school career
Nesby attended Cairo High School, in Cairo, Illinois, from 1990 to 1994. While at the school, he played competitive high school basketball. Nesby was an Illinois All-State first team selection in 1993 and 1994. He was also a Parade All-American second team selection in 1994.
College career
Nesby attended Vincennes University, of the NJCAA, where he played college basketball, from 1994 to 1996. He was an NJCAA All-American selection in 1996. He then transferred and played with the UNLV Runnin' Rebels from 1996 to 1998.
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