Bernard Toone

Bernard Arthur Toone (July 14, 1956 – July 9, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played 23 games for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1979–80 season. He earlier played college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles and helped the school win its only NCAA championship in 1977.

Early life Toone was born in Yonkers, New York, on July 14, 1956. He attended Gorton High School in his hometown, He was also ranked as one of the top American high school basketball players that year, when Gorton upset Lincoln High School, who were Section 1 AA champions, in a challenge game. Toone then studied at Marquette University,

College career Toone played collegiately for the Marquette Warriors (later to become the Golden Eagles) from 1975 to 1979. and McGuire's belief that Toone was indifferent towards improving as a player, specifically his defense. The two quarrelled publicly throughout the season, including in the NCAA Tournament. and was named as the most outstanding player of that round.

Professional career After his college eligibility was over, Toone was selected in the second round (37th overall selection) of the 1979 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. His NBA career lasted only one season, as he averaged 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in a reserve role for the 76ers in 1979–80. Venezuela, the Netherlands, and West Germany.

Later life After retiring from professional basketball, Toone resided in New York, where he played in summer basketball tournaments with Ken Owens and Gary Springer. He reportedly worked at a doctor's office in his hometown during the 1990s.

Toone was arrested on three occasions during the 1980s, twice for trying to steal vehicle audio and once for driving a rental car that had been reported stolen. He also had issues with drug use. In 2014, he was featured in an ESPN documentary film called Untucked, broadcast on the show 30 for 30.

Toone died on July 9, 2022. He was 65 and suffered from cancer prior to his death.

Career statistics

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