Tyler Tanner, a promising guard from Vanderbilt, announced his entry into the NBA draft and traveled to Oklahoma City for the league’s annual combine, where he voiced a clear focus on turning professional.
A Combines of Hopes and Questions
During a 5‑on‑5 scrimmage, Tanner logged 25 minutes, shooting 4‑for‑11 from the field and 3‑for‑7 from three‑point range. He grabbed six rebounds, dished out five assists, recorded two steals and turned the ball over twice, while also committing five fouls.
His teammate Tyler Nickel also took part in the workout, playing 21 minutes and finishing 3‑for‑8 overall, including a 2‑for‑7 effort from beyond the arc. Nickel added two rebounds, two assists and a steal to his stat line.
Despite the mixed results, Tanner emphasized that his love for basketball remains the driving force behind his draft ambitions, and he has not yet met with any NBA teams but plans to use the combine experience to sharpen his profile.
The conversation around Tanner’s future also touches on his physical dimensions, as analysts have noted that his height and size could influence how teams evaluate his fit at the next level.