Tyler Smith (born November 2, 2004) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League.
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 2, 2004 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 224 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | George Bush (Richmond, Texas) |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | Team Elite |
| 2022–2023 | Cold Hearts |
| 2023–2024 | NBA G League Ignite |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and high school career edit
Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and relocated with his family to Houston, Texas after they were was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.[1] Smith attended George Bush High School.[2]
Smith was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services.[3] He had scholarship offers from Kansas, Baylor, Texas, Florida State, Oklahoma, Memphis, and LSU, among others.[4]
Professional career edit
Overtime Elite (2021–2023) edit
Smith opted not to pursue a collegiate career and signed a two-year contract with Overtime Elite (OTE), a new professional league based in Atlanta with players between ages 16 and 20, on August 22, 2021.[3][5] In his second season, he played for team Cold Hearts and was named second team All-OTE after averaging 15.7 points, eight rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.[6]
NBA G League Ignite (2023–2024) edit
Smith signed with the NBA G League Ignite on June 30, 2023.[7][6]
References edit
- ^ Crain, Nick (October 29, 2023). "Walking Mismatch: G League Ignite's Tyler Smith Blends Fluidity with Size". SI.com. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Young, Matt (August 23, 2021). "Bush's Tyler Smith leaving school to sign with Overtime Elite". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Zucker, Joseph (August 22, 2021). "5-Star PF Tyler Smith Skips College, Signs '7-Figure' Overtime Elite Contract". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Young, Matt (December 26, 2022). "How Bryce Griggs, Tyler Smith are doing at Overtime Elite". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (August 22, 2021). "Tyler Smith, No. 8 basketball prospect in 2023 class, signs with Overtime Elite". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Tipton, Joe (June 30, 2023). "Overtime Elite's Tyler Smith signs with G-League Ignite". On3.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Smith & Izan Almansa Sign With Ignite". NBA.com (Press release). June 30, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.