Tyler Tanner (basketball)
| No. 3 – Vanderbilt Commodores | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 1, 2006 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 167 lb (76 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tennessee) |
| College | Vanderbilt (2024–present) |
| Career highlights | |
Tyler Tanner (born February 1, 2006) is an American college basketball player for the Vanderbilt Commodores of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Early life
Tanner attended Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. As a senior, he averaged 26.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 3.3 assists per game, being named the Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year.[1][2] Following his high school career, Tanner committed to play college basketball at Vanderbilt University.[3]
College career
As a true freshman, Tanner made an instant impact, becoming one of the Commodores' top defenders.[4][5] He finished his first season averaging 5.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game in 33 contests.[6] Tanner's production increased the following season, scoring a career-high 26 points in an 88–69 win over SMU.[7] As a sophomore, Tanner averaged 19.5 points, 5.1 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He was named to the First Team All-SEC as well as the All-Defensive Team. Following the season, Tanner declared for the 2026 NBA draft.[8] On May 27, 2026, Tanner withdrew from the NBA Draft and decided to return to Vanderbilt for his junior season.[9][10]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Vanderbilt | 33 | 0 | 20.5 | .465 | .266 | .750 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.7 | .2 | 5.7 |
| 2025–26 | Vanderbilt | 36 | 36 | 33.5 | .485 | .368 | .853 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 2.4 | .3 | 19.5 |
| Career | 69 | 36 | 27.2 | .480 | .339 | .840 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 2.0 | .2 | 12.9 | |
Personal life
Tanner is the son of D’Wayne and Jenifer Tanner, who both played basketball at Rice University. D'Wayne owns the Southwest Conference record with 291 career steals and is Rice’s career and single-season (95) steals record holder.[11]
References
- ↑ Butts, Logan (March 21, 2024). "Brentwood Academy's Tanner named Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year". Williamson Scene. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Brentwood Academy Student-Athlete Named Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year" (PDF).
- ↑ Palmateer, Tyler. "Vanderbilt basketball signee Tyler Tanner watched loss to Presbyterian. It reaffirmed his decision". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ Glennon, John (November 15, 2024). "Vanderbilt freshman Tanner making quick transition to college game". Nashville Post. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ Gerson, Aria. "How Vanderbilt basketball's Tyler Tanner honed defensive skills with father and Darius Garland". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Inside Tyler Tanner's Path to a Second Year Jump for Vanderbilt Basketball". Sports Illustrated. October 14, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ Gerson, Aria. "How Tyler Tanner is continuing breakout season with Vanderbilt basketball". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ Bigsby, Brandon (April 24, 2026). "Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner declares for 2026 NBA Draft; maintains college eligibility". 247Sports. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Harris, Chris (May 27, 2026). "Tyler Tanner to return to Vanderbilt after pulling name from NBA Draft". WSMV-TV. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Dwyer, Joey (June 2026). "Exclusive: Tyler Tanner Returns Home to Vanderbilt Basketball with High Expectations". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Tyler Tanner". Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website. July 1, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2026.