Vanderbilt star's miracle shot rims out in crushing NCAA loss
Nebraska survived and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament when Tanner's buzzer-beating attempt rimmed out
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Tyler Tanner based on recent reports:
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Tyler Tanner is a Vanderbilt guard whose status has been in the spotlight this season. News outlets reported that he announced plans to return for his junior season after testing the NBA Draft process, signaling he’ll stay in Nashville to continue developing under Vanderbilt’s program. This move keeps him as Vanderbilt’s leading scorer and a centerpiece for Mark Byington’s squad going into the next season.[1]
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Vanderbilt’s season recently featured a dramatic NCAA Tournament moment involving Tanner, whose buzzer-beating attempt against Nebraska rimmed out, ending their tournament run in that game. Coach comments framed that moment as one inch away from a different outcome and underscored how pivotal Tanner was to the team’s postseason push.[2]
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Earlier season highlights include Tanner achieving a career-high 26 points in a notable ACC/SEC Challenge win for Vanderbilt, illustrating his scoring capacity and importance to the Commodores’ offense. He has also drawn national award consideration, being named to a midseason list for the Bob Cousy Award, which reflects recognition of his playmaking abilities.[3][7]
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Additional context on his trajectory shows he had explored professional opportunities, including a stint at the NBA Draft Combine and time with Team USA training camps, before ultimately returning to Vanderbilt, which has shaped expectations for his development and leadership in the program.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on:
- His current season stats and per-game breakdown
- Vanderbilt’s upcoming schedule and where Tanner fits into the rotation
- Any recent interviews or quotes from Tanner or coach Byington
Would you like me to dig into one of these, or provide a concise timeline of his college career and notable milestones?
Citations:
- Latest decision to return for junior season.[1]
- NCAA Tournament buzzer-beater moment and reaction.[2]
- Career-high 26 points and ACC/SEC Challenge result.[3]
- National award consideration (Bob Cousy Award list).[7]
- NBA Draft and Team USA training camp context.[4]