Draft Profile: Tennessee SF Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith #1 College: Tennessee Class: Senior NBA Position: Small Forward Height: 6'6" Weight: 212 lbs Birthday: 9/4/1986

Player Biography: Tyler Smith played for the University of Iowa as a freshman. After being selected to the Third Team All-Big Ten team and the All-Freshman Team, Smith transferred to his home state, Tennessee. As a sophomore, Smith shot nearly 54% from the field and 38% from three-point land for the Volunteers. Smith finished his junior campaign averaging 17.4 points to go along with 5.8 rebounds per game. Smith received First Team All-SEC honors in both years at Tennessee.

Strengths: • Basketball IQ • Passing skills • Athleticism • Mid-range game • Transition offense • Intensity • Length • Versatility • First step • Upside

Weaknesses: • Outside shooting • Ball-handling skills • Possible tweener

Links:
• Tennessee Player Bio: Tyler Smith
• ESPN: Tyler Smith Statistics