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Tyler Tanner (born July 9, 1991) is an American professional stock car racing driver who has previously competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. He is the son of Kelly Tanner.[1]

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Tanner is also a former winner in the Mark Galloway 150 Super Late Model event at Evergreen Speedway, having won it in 2014.[2]

Racing career

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Camping World Truck Series

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Tanner making a qualifying run at Evergreen in 2018 for Jefferson Pitts Racing.

Tanner made his debut in the Camping World Truck Series in the fall race at Martinsville in 2011, running the No. 65 Ford F-150 for MB Motorsports.[3] In 2012, he attempted the spring Martinsville race, but failed to qualify. In 2014, Tanner returned at Phoenix running the No. 36 RAM for MB Motorsports and finished 21st. In 2015, Tanner ran twelve events split between MB Motorsports and MAKE Motorsports. His best finish was fifteenth at Kansas.[4] He finished 28th in the championship.

K&N Pro Series West

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Tanner's first start in the K&N West Series was in 2014 at Evergreen Speedway. He started sixth and finished seventh.

Tanner made a return to the series in 2018 again at Evergreen and finished fifth for Jefferson Pitts Racing.

Personal life

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Tanner graduated from Arizona State in 2013 with a degree in Industrial Engineering and immediately landed a job as a manufacturing engineer.[4]

Motorsports career results

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NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Camping World Truck Series

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NCWTC Pts Ref
2011 MB Motorsports 65 Ford DAY PHO DAR MAR NSH DOV CLT KAN TEX KEN IOW NSH IRP POC MCH BRI ATL CHI NHA KEN LVS TAL MAR
30 		TEX HOM 73rd 14 [5]
2012 DAY MAR
DNQ 		CAR KAN CLT DOV TEX KEN IOW CHI POC MCH BRI ATL IOW KEN LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM NA - [6]
2014 MB Motorsports 36 Ram DAY MAR KAN CLT DOV TEX GTW KEN IOW ELD POC MCH BRI MSP CHI NHA LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO
21 		HOM 72nd 23 [7]
2015 63 Chevy DAY ATL MAR KAN
15 		CLT
21 		TEX
17 		GTW
16 		IOW KEN ELD POC TAL
26 		MAR 28th 217 [8]
36 DOV
31 		BRI
32 		MSP CHI
32 		TEX
31 		PHO HOM
MAKE Motorsports 50 Chevy MCH
29 		NHA
30 		LVS
32

K&N Pro Series West

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NKNPSWC Pts Ref
2014 Midgley Racing 09 Chevy PHO IRW S99 IOW KCR SON SLS CNS IOW EVG
7 		KCR MMP AAS PHO 55th 37 [9]
2018 Jefferson Pitts Racing 27 Ford KCR TUS TUS OSS CNS SON DCS IOW EVG
5 		GTW LVS MER AAS KCR 35th 39 [10]

CARS Super Late Model Tour

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CARS Super Late Model Tour results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CSLMTC Pts Ref
2021 Tyler Tanner 65 Toyota HCY GPS NSH JEN HCY MMS TCM
16 		SBO N/A 0 [11]

CARS Pro Late Model Tour

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CARS Pro Late Model Tour results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CPLMTC Pts Ref
2024 Tanner Motorsports 65 N/A SNM
26 		HCY
23 		OCS
17 		ACE TCM CRW HCY NWS ACE FLC SBO TCM NWS
8 		N/A 0 [12]

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

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Tyler Tanner

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Tyler Tanner is an American player who serves as a for the in the (SEC). A native of Brentwood, Tennessee, Tanner attended for high school, where he was recognized as the Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year during his senior season. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 170 pounds, Tanner's athletic background and rapid development have positioned him as a promising talent in college basketball.

Early life and high school career

Early life

Tyler Tanner was born on February 1, 2006, in Brentwood, Tennessee. He is the son of D'Wayne Tanner and Jenifer Tanner, both of whom played at , where they met during their playing careers. Tanner has a sister named Amber, and the family's strong heritage profoundly influenced his upbringing. From a young age, Tanner displayed a deep passion for , often carrying a ball with him everywhere, including to bed as a child. His father, D'Wayne, who holds the record for career steals with 291 during his time at from 1987 to 1990, played a pivotal role in nurturing this interest by coaching Tyler from elementary school through middle school and even some AAU teams. D'Wayne emphasized defensive fundamentals and court vision, teaching Tyler to anticipate plays and elevate his teammates, skills that Tanner credits as foundational to his development. Both parents also co-coached Tyler's team at Woodland Middle School in Brentwood, further integrating basketball into family life and early training sessions. Growing up in Brentwood, an affluent suburb of Nashville known for its strong emphasis on and community athletic programs, Tanner benefited from an environment that supported his early athletic pursuits through local leagues and school opportunities. This setting, combined with his family's guidance, provided a nurturing backdrop for his initial exposure to the sport before transitioning to high school at .

High school career

Tyler Tanner attended in Brentwood, Tennessee, beginning in his eighth-grade year and progressing through the varsity basketball team as a . During his high school tenure, achieved notable team successes, including winning the 2023 Division II-AA State Championship in his junior year and advancing to the state championship game in his senior year, where they finished with a 25-8 overall record. As a senior in the 2023-24 season, Tanner emerged as a dominant force, averaging 26.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 3.3 assists per game while leading to a strong campaign. His performance earned him prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year award, making him a two-time recipient after also winning it in 2023, as well as the . Tanner's high school dedication was influenced by his father's foundational role in motivating his basketball development from an early age. Highly regarded as a recruit, he received interest from multiple programs and committed to on July 14, 2023, choosing to play for the in the .

College career

Freshman season (2024–25)

Tanner made an immediate impact during his freshman season with the in 2024–25, appearing in all 33 games and averaging 20.4 minutes per game. He contributed 5.7 while shooting an efficient 46.5% , along with 2.2 and 1.9 assists per game. His defensive prowess stood out, as he set a Vanderbilt freshman record with 55 steals, averaging approximately 1.7 steals per game. Tanner's playmaking efficiency was particularly notable, as he recorded 63 assists against just 15 turnovers for a 4.2 assist-to-turnover ratio, leading all power conference players in that category. He became one of only four major conference freshmen to surpass 50 assists and 50 steals in a season, joining the likes of Cooper Flagg and Jeremiah Fears. Remarkably, Tanner was the only player in since at least the 1996–97 season to achieve over 50 assists, over 50 steals, and fewer than 15 turnovers, highlighting his ball-handling reliability as a newcomer. Additionally, he committed zero turnovers during nonconference play, logging over 320 minutes without a mistake. Key moments underscored Tanner's growing role, including a season-high 16 points against on December 30 and a career-best five steals in a win over during the Coast-to-Coast Challenge, where he had seven games with three or more steals overall. These contributions helped navigate a competitive schedule, though Tanner faced adjustment challenges typical of a freshman guard in the demanding , such as adapting to the physicality and speed of defenses, as he discussed in reflections on his learning experiences. His high school accolades, including Gatorade Tennessee Player of the Year honors, provided a strong foundation for this transition.

Sophomore season (2025–26)

In his sophomore season with the during the 2025–26 campaign, Tyler Tanner solidified his role as a , building on his freshman-year experience to emerge as a primary playmaker and defensive presence on the floor. As a key component of Vanderbilt's undefeated start, Tanner's evolution included increased minutes and responsibilities, averaging 29.1 minutes per game while contributing to the team's high-tempo, foul-prone style of play. Through the first 14 games of the season, Tanner averaged 16.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.5 per game, while shooting an efficient 52.7% from the field, rankings that placed him among the 's top performers in and assists. These figures highlighted his growth in and decision-making, with Tanner demonstrating improved and shot selection that helped maintain a perfect record entering conference play. One of Tanner's standout performances came on January 7, 2026, in a 96-90 over , where he recorded career highs of 29 points, 7 , and 4 , including 12-of-15 . The game, which improved 's record to 15-0 and featured 63 and 88 combined free-throw attempts, underscored Tanner's impact in chaotic, physical matchups, as his defensive steals and fueled a late 16-4 run that sealed the win.

Playing style and accolades

Playing style

Tyler Tanner, a 6-foot-0 for the , leverages his quickness and agility to excel as an undersized perimeter player in the (SEC). His physical profile emphasizes burst speed and lateral movement, allowing him to navigate effectively and pressure ball-handlers, though his height presents challenges in contested situations. Tanner's scoring versatility is a hallmark of his offensive game, where he employs a combination of , pull-up mid-range jumpers, and high-efficiency to create points. He uses his quick first step to penetrate defenses and collapse help, often or kicking out to shooters, while his mid-range game provides a reliable secondary option when are cut off. This multi-faceted approach has made him a consistent scoring threat, particularly in . In , Tanner demonstrates sharp vision and low-turnover decision-making, frequently converting defensive stops into for teammates. His ability to read passing lanes and exploit steals for underscores his role as a , with highlighting his as a key driver of 's . Defensively, Tanner is a disruptive force, renowned for his tenacity and instincts that lead to high steal volumes and opponent . He averages among the 's top , using his quick hands and anticipation to generate transition plays, as evidenced by his impactful performances that include multiple per game. This style echoes that of his father, D'Wayne Tanner, the all-time steals leader in the during his playing days at , from whom Tyler has drawn defensive training influences. Compared to other SEC guards, Tanner's blend of elite thefts and sets him apart as a high-impact pest, akin to agile defenders who prioritize disruption over size.

Awards and honors

During his time at , Tyler Tanner earned significant recognition for his performance on the court. He was named the Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season as a junior. In his senior year of 2023–24, Tanner repeated as the Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year, becoming the first repeat winner in recent years for the program and marking him as a two-time recipient of the prestigious award, which honors the state's top high school basketball talent based on excellence in athletics, academics, and community involvement. Additionally, he was selected as the 2024 TSSAA Division II-AA Mr. Basketball, further solidifying his status as one of Tennessee's premier prep players. At , Tanner's honors have included academic and national team recognitions during his early college career. As a freshman in the 2024–25 season, he was named to the Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll, acknowledging his strong performance in the classroom alongside his commitments. In May 2025, Tanner received an invitation to the Men's U19 National Team training camp, a notable honor that highlights his potential on the international stage and places him among elite young American prospects.

References

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  3. https://247sports.com/player/tyler-tanner-46134915/
  4. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/tyler-tanner-1.html
  5. https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Tyler-Tanner/Summary/200446
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  8. https://brentwoodacademy.com/tyler-tanner-gatorade-poty-2023
  9. https://www.coacht.com/tennessee/inside/schedule.cfm?schoolid=36&sportid=3&seasonid=404
  10. https://www.maxpreps.com/tn/brentwood/brentwood-academy-eagles/basketball/23-24/
  11. https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/tyler-tanner/40251
  12. https://www.on3.com/rivals/tyler-tanner-236018/recruiting/
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  25. https://vucommodores.com/tanner-invited-to-usa-basketball-u19-training-camp/
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