Michael Antonio Ansley is an American

United States

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 professional basketball

Basketball

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 player currently playing for Sportino Inowrocław from the Polish

Poland

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 Basketball League. Ansley was selected by the Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic

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 in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft

1989 NBA Draft

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. A 6'7" (201 cm) 225 lb (102 kg) forward, Ansley played collegiality at the University of Alabama

University of Alabama

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. He played three years in the NBA for the Magic, Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers

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 and Charlotte Hornets. His best year in the NBA came during his rookie season as a member of the Magic, appearing in 72 games and averaging 8.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Since he left the NBA he has played in various clubs in Israel

Israel

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, Spain

Spain

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 and Poland

Poland

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, where he plays since 2001.

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