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22 Days Until the State Boys Cross Country Announcement
Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Tennessee

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Tyler Tanner

Guard
BRENTWOOD ACADEMY
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

19.600

Average Points (per game)

4.2

Average Rebounds (per game)

3.8

Average Assists (per game)

3.1

Average Steals (per game)
“Tyler was amazing this year. He is able to influence the game from the defensive end of the floor. Everyone talks about his offensive skills, and deservedly so, but his defensive skills on reading the next play, guarding hard both on and off the ball and his overall instincts are second to none.”
Kevin Maggard
Head Coach - head coach of Christ Presbyterian Academy
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 160-pound junior point guard led the Eagles to a 29-3 record and the Division II, Class AA state championship this past season. Tanner averaged 19.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.1 steals per game. He recorded 22 points and five steals in BA’s 63-52 win over Briarwood Christian High in the state final, earning tournament MVP honors. He is a two-time Division II-AA Mr. Basketball finalist.

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Academic Achievement

Tanner has maintained a 3.82 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Tanner has volunteered locally as part of community beautification projects and has donated his time as a youth basketball coach and mentor.