Tyler Tanner is currently participating in the NBA combine and has not indicated whether he will return to Vanderbilt basketball after declaring for the NBA draft. He stated that his focus is on pursuing his NBA dreams.
Key points
Tyler Tanner is participating in the NBA combine.
He has declared for the NBA draft.
Tanner is focused on pursuing his NBA dreams.
He has not decided whether to return to Vanderbilt.
A decision will be made closer to the draft deadline.
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What Tyler Tanner said about Vanderbilt basketball at NBA combine scrimmage
The biggest question looming for Vanderbilt basketball over the next month is whether Tyler Tanner will return to college after declaring for the NBA draft.
Amid his participation in the NBA combine, Tanner is not offering many hints.
"âRight now, I'm just pushing for the NBA," Tanner told Jeff Borzello of ESPN. "Me, my agent, my family, weâll have a conversation closer to the deadline ⊠but right now, we're really not worried about college. Vanderbilt's a great spot, but my dream is to play in the NBA.â
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts after missing a three-point basket in the final seconds of the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
Q&A
What did Tyler Tanner say about his future with Vanderbilt basketball?
Tyler Tanner mentioned that he is focused on pursuing his NBA dreams and is not currently worried about returning to Vanderbilt.
When will Tyler Tanner decide whether to return to college basketball?
Tanner indicated that he and his family will have a conversation closer to the NBA draft deadline regarding his decision.
What is Tyler Tanner's current status at the NBA combine?
Tyler Tanner is actively participating in the NBA combine, showcasing his skills to NBA teams.
Why is Tyler Tanner considering the NBA draft?
Tanner is considering the NBA draft as it has been his dream to play in the NBA, despite acknowledging that Vanderbilt is a great program.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after being defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates after making a basket during a first-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between McNeese and Vanderbilt at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) leaves the court after the SEC tournament championship loss against Arkansas at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) canât finish the shot over Arkansas forward Nick Pringle (23) during the first half of the SEC tournament championship game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) lays in a two-pointer against Florida during their semifinal game of the 2026 SEC Menâs Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) dives out of bounds against Tennessee during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Menâs Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots over Tennessee center Felix Okpara (34) during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Menâs Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.
Jan 31, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts after getting fouled and making the basket against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jan 31, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots the ball over Mississippi Rebels guard AJ Storr (2) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates defeating Kentucky at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots for two past Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates a dunk against Kentucky during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots as Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Sergej Macura (11) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half against Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) bolts past Florida forward Alex Condon (21) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots past Florida center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates after defeating Alabama at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts after defeating Alabama at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks the ball against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates with Frankie Collins (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 88-69.
Nov 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) steals the ball from Texas Southern Tigers guard Jaylen Wysinger (5) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores celebrates a three point basket against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) plays the ball in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) congratulates forward Jaylen Carey (22) in the first half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) drives against Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) during their first round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) walks off the court after a loss to Texas in a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men's Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots over Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) brings the ball up the court against Arkansas during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Mar 1, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) lays the ball in under the arm of Missouri Tigers guard Jacob Crews (35) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks the ball over Mississippi Rebels guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles while defended by Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner (3) during a menâs college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
Feb 11, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Denver Jones (2) grabs the jersey of Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) is guarded by Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) passes the ball as Texas forward Devon Pryor (22) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) guards Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots for two against Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) blocks the shot of Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks after making a steal against Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates with fans after defeating South Carolina at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) saves the ball from going out of bounds during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) hangs on the rim after a dunk against California during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Tanner was called for a technical foul for hanging on the rim after the dunk.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) dribbles the ball during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Division II-AA Mr. Basketball Winner Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner accepts his award from TSSAA Board of Control President Mike Reed during the TSSAA 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards at MTSU, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) reacts after defeating Briarcrest in the DII-AA championship game at the Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, March 4, 2023.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts after missing a three-point basket in the final seconds of the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after being defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates after making a basket during a first-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between McNeese and Vanderbilt at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) leaves the court after the SEC tournament championship loss against Arkansas at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) canât finish the shot over Arkansas forward Nick Pringle (23) during the first half of the SEC tournament championship game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) lays in a two-pointer against Florida during their semifinal game of the 2026 SEC Menâs Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) dives out of bounds against Tennessee during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Menâs Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots over Tennessee center Felix Okpara (34) during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Menâs Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.
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Jan 31, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts after getting fouled and making the basket against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Jan 31, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots the ball over Mississippi Rebels guard AJ Storr (2) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates defeating Kentucky at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots for two past Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates a dunk against Kentucky during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots as Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Sergej Macura (11) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half against Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) bolts past Florida forward Alex Condon (21) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots past Florida center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates after defeating Alabama at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) reacts after defeating Alabama at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks the ball against SMU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates with Frankie Collins (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 88-69.
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Nov 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) steals the ball from Texas Southern Tigers guard Jaylen Wysinger (5) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores celebrates a three point basket against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) plays the ball in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) congratulates forward Jaylen Carey (22) in the first half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) drives against Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) during their first round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) walks off the court after a loss to Texas in a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men's Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots over Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) brings the ball up the court against Arkansas during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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Mar 1, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) lays the ball in under the arm of Missouri Tigers guard Jacob Crews (35) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Feb 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks the ball over Mississippi Rebels guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles while defended by Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner (3) during a menâs college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
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Feb 11, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Denver Jones (2) grabs the jersey of Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) is guarded by Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) passes the ball as Texas forward Devon Pryor (22) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) guards Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots for two against Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) blocks the shot of Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks after making a steal against Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates with fans after defeating South Carolina at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) saves the ball from going out of bounds during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) hangs on the rim after a dunk against California during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Tanner was called for a technical foul for hanging on the rim after the dunk.
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) dribbles the ball during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Division II-AA Mr. Basketball Winner Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner accepts his award from TSSAA Board of Control President Mike Reed during the TSSAA 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards at MTSU, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
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Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) reacts after defeating Briarcrest in the DII-AA championship game at the Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, March 4, 2023.
It's not necessarily out of the ordinary for Tanner to suggest that he is focused on the NBA while going through an event dedicated to the draft. Measuring at 5-10Ÿ inches and 167 pounds at the combine, the biggest concern for Tanner is his size. While another year in college could help him to gain weight and muscle, he won't grow any taller. Thus, if a team is interested in selecting him min the first round, he might be better off taking a guaranteed NBA contract. But whether that will happen is in question. A player under 6 feet tall hasn't been drafted in the first round since 2013.
Tanner also showed a 6-4Πwingspan and a 7-foot-9 standing reach.
During a combine interview, Tanner said he had not yet met with any teams.
How Tyler Tanner, Tyler Nickel performed in NBA draft combine scrimmages
Tanner participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage at the combine, facing off against Vanderbilt teammate Tyler Nickel. Tanner played 25 minutes, shooting 4-for-11 from the field and 3-for-7 from three. He recorded six rebounds, five assists, two steals and two turnovers but also committed five fouls.
"I just love to hoop, me and my agent, he knows that I love to play basketball and we thought, I'm trying to make a jump in this draft, I'm trying to be higher than I am projected right now," Tanner told Finn Kuehl of Bench Mob Blog. " ... With that comes taking some risks."
Nickel played 21 minutes and went 3-for-8 from the field, including 2-for-7 from three. He had two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one turnover.