# Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner Named Preseason All American Again

> Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner named preseason All American for second straight year.
- Title: Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner Named Preseason All American Again
- Summary: Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner named preseason All American for second straight year. Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt's leading scorer, earns preseason All American…
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- Source: Vanderbilt Commodores — https://si.com/college/vanderbilt/basketball/vanderbilt-basketball-s-tyler-tanner-named-preseason-all-american-again
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:00:42+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt's leading scorer, earns preseason All American honors after opting to return to school for his junior year.