Anthony Glenn Tucker (born April 4, 1969) is an American former professional

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player. He played one season in the

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(NBA) as a member of the

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after signing with the team as an undrafted

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. He attended

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his

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year before transferring to

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for his final three years. Tucker played for the

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of the

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(CBA) during the 1996–97 season. He was named as the CBA Newcomer of the Year and selected to the All-Defensive Team.

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