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Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner Named Preseason All American Again
Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner named preseason All American for second straight year.
In brief
Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner named preseason All American for second straight year. Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt's leading scorer, earns preseason All American honors after opting to return to school for his junior year. Originally reported by Vanderbilt Commodores.
Tyler Tanner named preseason All American
Tyler Tanner has been named a preseason first-team All-American by the AP.
Tanner joins other All Americans
Tanner was named alongside Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears, Florida wing Thomas Haugh, Illinois forward David Mirkovic and Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas.
Tanner already a First-Team All American
Tanner has already been named a First-Team All-American by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Magazine, Basket Under Review and other outlets.
Coach Byington on Tanner
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington said Tanner won't feel pressure or react to the honor.
“He's gonna get a lot of attention, and it will not change him one bit”
Tanner's stats and draft decision
Tanner averaged 19.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.9 turnovers per game in 2025-26.
Tanner returns to Vanderbilt
Tanner opted to return to Vanderbilt after having draft buzz but pulling his name from the NBA Draft.
Tanner's motivation
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington said Tanner will be extremely motivated despite not showing it outwardly.
“He'll be extremely motivated”
Tanner's recent performance
Tanner scored 18 points and six steals in Vanderbilt's Monday-night exhibition win over UAB.
The key point
Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt's leading scorer, earns preseason All American honors after opting to return to school for his junior year.
