Tony Costner was born on June 30,1962 and is an American former professional basketball player, who was selected by the Washington Bullets, in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft.
13 Facts About Tony Costner
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Tony Costner played professionally in Europe and in the Continental Basketball Association.
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Tony Costner is the father of former professional basketball player Brandon Costner.
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Tony Costner graduated from Overbrook High School, in Philadelphia, in 1980.
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In 2012, Tony Costner was recognized by the Philadelphia Daily News, as a Third-Team All City member, on its list of the "Best high school hoops players of the past 35 years".
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Tony Costner decided to stay in Philadelphia for his collegiate career.
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Tony Costner played at the center position for the Saint Joseph Hawks, from 1980 to 1984.
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Tony Costner averaged 14.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in his college career.
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On December 30,1983, Tony Costner scored 47 points in a game versus Alaska-Anchorage, which still stands as the Saint Joseph's single-game scoring record.
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Tony Costner went on to play pro club basketball in Europe, starting his career with Basket Napoli.
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Tony Costner played in the Continental Basketball Association, with the Tulsa Fast Breakers, Rockford Lightning, Rochester Flyers, and Philadelphia Spirit.
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Tony Costner averaged 11.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, in his 54-games career with the Rockford Lightning.
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Tony Costner is the father of former North Carolina State and professional player Brandon Tony Costner.