Tyler Smith is a professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd, a G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA, as of 2024. He played high school basketball for George Bush High School in Texas and was regarded as one of the five-star players in the 2023 class. He was rated as the eighth-best prospect by ESPN, 15th-best by 247Sports, and 18th by Rivals. Despite having offers from colleges such as Kansas, Baylor, and Texas among others, Smith opted against playing college basketball. Smith joined the professional basketball league called Overtime Elite (OTE) in 2021 for two years for players under 20 years of age.
He was drafted 33rd overall in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He has also played for the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA G League, before making his debut for the Milwaukee Bucks. He made his NBA debut on October 23, 2024, against the Philadelphia 76ers.
What is Tyler Smith’s nationality?
Tyler Smith holds American nationality. He was born on November 2, 2004, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Tyler Smith’s hometown
Tyler Smith grew up in Houston, Texas, was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, and one of the best players in the class of 2023. He was ranked eighth by ESPN, 15th by 247, and 18th by Rivals. He decided not to pursue a college career and instead signed a contract with Overtime Elite (OTE) for 2-years and played for team Cold Hearts and made it to the second-team All-OTE, averaging 15.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.
Tyler Smith’s birthplace
Tyler Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but later relocated with his family to Houston, Texas due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
FAQs on Tyler Smith
A. Tyler Smith plays for the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA G-League.
A. Tyler Smith plays at the Power Forward position.
A. Tyler Smith is 20 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Tyler Smith decided to forgo a college career and instead signed a two-year contract with OTE and later declared for the 2024 NBA Draft and was picked in the second round of the Draft with the 33rd overall pick.
