Tyler Tanner, the Vanderbilt Commodores’ leading scorer and defensive anchor, has announced that he will withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and remain in school for the 2026‑27 season.
During the 2025‑26 campaign he averaged 19.5 points per game, recorded a program‑record 86 steals and earned first‑team All‑SEC honors while also being named to the SEC All‑Defensive Team.
Despite being ranked No. 30 by ESPN, several NBA franchises voiced concerns about his size, noting his measurements of 5‑foot‑10¾ and 167 pounds as a potential drawback at the professional level.
A Boost for a Title‑Contending Roster
His return guarantees that Vanderbilt will enter the next season with a core that blends elite scoring, elite defense and chemistry, positioning the Commodores as a preseason Top 25 contender.
The move also highlights the program’s ability to attract and retain top talent, a factor reflected in the recent rankings of Vanderbilt’s incoming freshman class and transfer portal additions, both of which sit at No. 20 nationally according to 247Sports.