Andy Toolson
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Andrew "Andy" Kent Toolson (born January 19, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American
professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98m) shooting guard
-small forward
. He played college basketball
at Brigham Young University
where he still ranks as 3rd overall in 3-point shooting percentage at .437. During his senior year Toolson was also named an Academic All American.
and in the CBA
with the Tri-City Chinook during his professional career. He also played professionally in Europe. He played in the Italian League, the Spanish ACB League and the Greek A1 League
.
where he has called games with Dave McCann
(2007, 2009–present), Jarom Jordan (1 game in 2009), Chris Twitty (2007), and Steve Brown (2008). In 2010 Toolson would sign a contract with the Mtn.
where he has called games with Dan Gutowsky and Peter Young. He currently lives in Alpine, Utah.
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professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98m) shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
-small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
. He played college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at Brigham Young University
BYU Cougars men's basketball
The BYU Cougars men's basketball team represents Brigham Young University in NCAA Division I basketball play. Established in 1902, the team has won 30 conference championships and 2 NIT Tournaments , and competed in 26 NCAA Tournaments. It currently competes in the West Coast Conference...
where he still ranks as 3rd overall in 3-point shooting percentage at .437. During his senior year Toolson was also named an Academic All American.
Pro career
Toolson played in the NBA with the Utah JazzUtah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
and in the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
with the Tri-City Chinook during his professional career. He also played professionally in Europe. He played in the Italian League, the Spanish ACB League and the Greek A1 League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
.
Coaching
After his playing days Toolson was invited back to BYU as an assistant coach under Steve Cleveland. Toolson's primary responsibilities were recruiting, academics, offensive skill development, and game preparation. Toolson would serve as an assistant coach from 2001-2005.TV and radio analyst
In 2006 Toolson joined KSL with Greg Wrubell to call BYU men's basketball games on the radio. He would serve as an analyst for KSL broadcasts for 3 seasons (2006–2009) when he would be replaced by Mark Durrant. In 2007 Toolson also began calling some TV men's basketball games for BYUtv SportsBYU Television
__NOEDITSECTION__Brigham Young University Television is a cable/satellite television channel operated by Brigham Young University...
where he has called games with Dave McCann
Dave McCann (sportscaster)
Dave McCann is a morning anchor for KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he has been for the past 19 years. He is also the studio host for BYUtv's True Blue, is one of the hosts of the Countdown to Kickoff Pregame Show along with Alema Harrington and David Nixon, and is the lead sports announcer for...
(2007, 2009–present), Jarom Jordan (1 game in 2009), Chris Twitty (2007), and Steve Brown (2008). In 2010 Toolson would sign a contract with the Mtn.
MountainWest Sports Network
MountainWest Sports Network, informally known as the mtn. , is an American regional sports network dedicated to the Mountain West Conference.-History:...
where he has called games with Dan Gutowsky and Peter Young. He currently lives in Alpine, Utah.