He has lived several dreams and faced daunting odds.
Before he had turned 10, he was dropped off at a foster-care facility by his mother. As a senior at the University of Arkansas, he was putting up 22 points and 13 rebounds per game. And this was against competition that included future NBA champions Robert Parish and Bill Walton.
Dean Tolson is a cautionary tale on the mix of college athletics and academics, as well as a symbol for underdogs everywhere. Through it all, he maintained his hopeful outlook on life and carries an engaging personality.
Now, with the help of his website deantolson.