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Tamar Slay

b. 1980

American basketball player (born 1980)

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About Tamar Slay

Born 1980. Tamar Slay is an American basketball player.

Tamar Ulysses Slay (born April 2, 1980) is an American former basketball player. A 6 ft 9 in (2.03 m) shooting guard, he was formerly with the National Basketball Association's New Jersey Nets and Charlotte Bobcats. He played college basketball for the Marshall Thundering Herd.

High school and college

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV. He helped lead the school to state AAA basketball championships in 1997 and 1998, two of the five basketball state championships won by Woodrow Wilson High School in the 1990s. Afterwards, he attended Marshall University (Huntington, West Virginia). He was one of the team's most prominent players, averaging 15.7 points per game over his four-year college career.

Professional career

NBA Slay was the 54th overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft, selected by the New Jersey Nets. He spent two seasons with the Nets. He then played for the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2004–2005 season.

Slay's final NBA game was played on December 10, 2004, in a 106 - 115 loss to the Phoenix Suns where he recorded 8 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds.

International In 2005 Slay joined Israeli leading team Hapoel Jerusalem, but after an unstable season he was released in late December 2006. On January 4, 2007, he signed with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League. For the 2007–08 season, he returned overseas with Pierrel Capo d'Orlando. In July 2008, he signed with Air Avellino. In July 2009, he signed with Carmatic Pistoia. In August 2010 he signed with his third team in Italy, Umana Venezia. He joined Sutor Basket Montegranaro in August 2012. In August 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Basket Brescia Leonessa.

Coaching career In April 2022, Slay was hired by head coach Dan D'Antoni as an assistant coach at Marshall. He resigned from the position in May 2022, citing personal reasons.

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Important facts

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Education
Woodrow Wilson High School, Marshall University
Awards
Mid-American Conference
Also known as
Tamar Ulysses Slay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tamar Slay?

American basketball player (born 1980)

When was Tamar Slay born?

Tamar Slay was born on 2 April 1980 in Beckley.

What is Tamar Slay's occupation?

Tamar Slay is a basketball player.

What nationality is Tamar Slay?

Tamar Slay is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tamar Slay

· Wikidata: Q2282706

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