2009 Draft Profile - Tyler Smith

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2008 Draft Profile - Tyler Smith

A glue type player, who has enough finishing ability to score inside against most college forwards. Most effective from 5 to 10 feet from the basket (53% fg). Biggest weakness is perimeter jump shot (34% 3fg). Opponents play off him at three point range, and he has lost the confidence to attempt open outside shots. Has a quick and fairly strong first step and is adept at finding a way to get shots up in the paint. Can handle the ball, but not enough to play the 2 spot in the league at this point. Average defender and rebounder for his size (7 rbs, 1.5 stl). Has good basketball I.Q., as shown by his ability to judge his defenders. Leads his team in assists (3.5) and rarely makes mistakes. Has been the ultimate team player, coming into an already talented roster and doing all the little things needed to win. A full season of being the ‘go to player’ and having defenses key against him will show how high his ceiling can be.
Player profile submitted by: Casey Mack

Tyler Smith Stats
Season	GP	MPG	PPG	FG%	APG	RPG	BPG	SPG
2007-2008	34	28	13.6	54.4	3.6	6.8	0.6	1.4
2006-2007	31	33.7	14.9	44.2	3.6	4.9	0.3	1.5
Career	65	30.7	14.2	48.7	3.6	5.9	0.4	1.4

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