KNOXVILLE — Tyler Smith was never going to be a University of Tennessee basketball lifer. Not with one of the most versatile skill sets in the Southeastern Conference. Not with AAU buddies such as Thaddeus Young, Corey Brewer and Jamont Gordon already playing for pay.
Especially not with young son, Amare, needing clothes and food and daycare.
No, Smith would play one season for the Big Orange after transferring from Iowa, play one season for his dying father, Billy, back in Pulaski, Tenn., then take the money and run.
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tonyvick#213307 writes:
Me too!
volsoutwest writes:
Great article about a great young man...just hope we improve on our defense and 3-point shooting.
razin55 writes:
I believe we'll see a different Tyler this year.
volfan2002 writes:
Very excited about this season I think this could be our greatest team ever.
cc623 writes:
This team is destined for greatness...
Chris4Vols22 writes:
Wow T. Smith is a class act. That sincerely warms my heart. I'm really glad that, for the most part, UT doesn't have a problem with thug students and anti-professionalism.
I can't wait for basketball season to start! I think it's going to be sick. I hope Renaldo is working as hard on the court as he is on his music.
Chris4Vols22 writes:
So here is a perfect example of prejudice/racism. I have talked to Tyler on several occasions and he is the nicest person ever.
Man, you just made yourself look REALLY ignorant.
Chris4Vols22 writes:
And yes, Tyler is older, but he has something I'm sure you and other Memphis fans aren't familiar with: LEGITIMATE ELIGIBILITY.
abnermc writes:
And not one of his wins has been VACATED!!!!!lol
VOLnyc writes:
"Wherever I go in the NBA, I'm still going to wear the orange. I'm really going to miss the football Saturdays, tailgating, Rocky Top."
Gotta love that. Good luck and Go Vols!
VolunteerLifer writes:
It's great to have Tyler back in the saddle this year, especially with all the other seniors. His presence gives us a chance to have a great season. I'm really looking forward to rooting for my basketball Volunteers this season.
transplantiam writes:
Thanks, Tyler! I have truly enjoyed your time here with the Vols and one more year will be great! I hope you and the team exceed all expectations and win it all this year. Ky. just thinks they bought they bought the NC w/Calipari!
GO VOLS!!
Volways writes:
"Wherever I go in the NBA, I'm still going to wear the orange. I'm really going to miss the football Saturdays, tailgating, Rocky Top."
If that doesn't say it all, I don't know what does. Tyler is all Vol! This is going to be a great season! Go Big Orange!
TSNVol writes:
gosh I can't wait til they tip it off. what a team we'll have...and what a great story too.
halloffamebowler writes:
Talk about class acts and the need to grow up.That was written by you for you.Now take your own advice dip stick.
jhayes0926#638474 writes:
should have a great season but I hope the fans don't start the "Final Four" talk this yr. That always backfires on the team, brings out a curse!!
chrisw2967 writes:
class act, yea thats something you or Memphis high wouldnt know anything about all you know about is Vacated wins , players cant pass a sat on their own , players spend more time being arrainged than they do on the court.your pathetic.
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