Career
Tolson was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 5th round (8th pick, 80th overall) of the 1974 National Basketball Association Draft, after completing his career at the University of Arkansas. He played three seasons for the SuperSonics, appearing in 80 games over his career. Tolson was also selected in the 7th round of the 1974 American Basketball Association Draft by the New York Nets.
Following his National Basketball Association career, Tolson played eleven years internationally before returning to school to complete his education at the University of Arkansas.