Martin Nessley

Martin Scott Nessley (born February 16, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who had a brief career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1987–88 season. He was a 7'2", 260 lb center.

Born (1965-02-16) February 16, 1965 (age 61)

Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

Listed height7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)

Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)

High schoolWhitehall-Yearling
(Whitehall, Ohio)

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Martin Nessley

Nessley playing for Whitehall-Yearling High School
Personal information
Born	(1965-02-16) February 16, 1965 (age 61) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height	7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school	Whitehall-Yearling (Whitehall, Ohio)
College	Duke (1983–1987)
NBA draft	1987: 6th round, 116th overall pick
Drafted by	Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career	1987–1991
Position	Center
Number	51
Career history
1987–1988	Los Angeles Clippers
1988	Sacramento Kings
1988–1989	Rockford Lightning
1989–1990	Wichita Falls Texans
1990–1991	Columbus Horizon
Career highlights
Third-team Parade All-American (1983) McDonald's All-American (1983)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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Nessley played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils from 1983 to 1987^[1] and was selected with the second pick in the sixth round of the 1987 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent the following season with the Clippers and the Sacramento Kings, scoring 48 points in 44 games.