| Smith, Tyler | Tennessee | 6'6" | 212 | SG, SF, PG | SR. | Tyler Smith was dismissed from the Tennessee basketball program during the 2009-10 season for being arrested for gun possession. Smith was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, which police first said was a felony but later reported as a misdemeanor (according to ESPN.com). ...As a basketball player - Smith has the coveted combo of size and play making ability. …He has NBA athleticism and a diverse, unselfish game to match. He can play ONE, TWO or THREE offensively - although super quick guards would give him trouble defensively. Not a great outside shooter - and he will have to improve that part of his game to be more effective offensively. ...Smith played professionally in Turkey after being booted from Knoxville. ...Smith later said - he was receiving death threats which prompted him buying the gun. ...I always liked Tyler Smith as a basketball player. Bruce Pearl - his coach - prior to the incident raved about how trustworthy Smith was. I think this may be a classic case of a good kid that did a dumb thing. I would feel comfortable drafting him (at his now discounted price). ...2008-09 First Team All SEC. …Started his college career at Iowa. ...Said Smith of his arrest, "I made a mistake, and you don't run from your mistakes in life.'' |
Where do I expect Smith to be taken? He most likely will not be drafted.
Our best advice: In 2008 - The 31th pick was Nikola Pekovic. We said, "take Mario Chalmers."
Our worst advice: In 2007 - The 26th pick was Aaron Brooks. We said, "take Reyshawn Terry."