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Tyler Smith's last year at UT

See larger UT's Tyler Smith looks to pass the ball under pressure during the first practice of the 2009-2010 season at Pratt Pavillion on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.

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UT's Tyler Smith looks to pass the ball under pressure during the first practice of the 2009-2010 season at Pratt Pavillion on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.

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  • Tyler Smith, one of four members of the University of Tennessee basketball team faced with drug and gun charges after their rental car was stopped by police on Alcoa Highway. Smith was charged with possession of a firearm with the intent to go armed and alteration of an item's permanent identification number. He was released from jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
  • Nov. 4, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith and head coach Bruce Pearl look on from the bench during a game against Lincoln Memorial at Thompson Boling Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. UT won the exhibition game 97-58.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith leaves the court with teammate Wayne Chism with only a 31-25 lead over Austin Peay after the first half of play during the first regular game of the season at Thompson Boling Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
  • Tennessee's Wayne Chism, Tyler Smith and Scotty Hopson come to the bench as the team gained a significant lead over Austin Peay during the first regular game of the season at Thompson Boling Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. UT won the game 83-54.
  • UT's Tyler Smith looks to pass the ball under pressure during the first practice of the 2009-2010 season at Pratt Pavillion on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith gets to the basket against Austin Peay during the first regular game of the season at Thompson Boling Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. UT won the game 83-54, Smith had 14 points.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith takes a shot under pressure from UNC Asheville's Eric Stubbs at Thompson Boling Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. UT won the game 124-49, giving Bruce Pearl his 100th win at Tennessee.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith (1) is checked by trainers after injuring his knee during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game aganist Gonzaga Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Gonzaga won in overtime 89-79.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith reacts to hitting a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn. Smith scored 30 points in the 69-50 win.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith, right, shoots for three of his 30 points during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 69-50. Behind Smith is coach Bruce Pearl.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith (1) passes the ball of as he is defened by Vanderbilt's A.J. Ogilvy (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn. Smith scored 30 points in the 69-50 Tennessee win.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith (1) grabs a rebound away from Mississippi State's Phil Turner (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Jan. 31, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith grabs a rebound against Florida during a game at Thompson Boling Arena on Saturday. Tennessee won the game 79-63.
  • Feb. 11, 2009Tennessee's Georgia's during a game at Thompson Boling Arena on Wednesday. Tennessee won the game 79-48.
  • March 8, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith looks to Coach Bruce Pearl as a teammates steps to take free throws against Alabama during the last regular season game at Thompson Boling Arena on Sunday. UT lost the game 70-67 bringing their record to 19-11, 10-6 in the SEC.
  • March 12, 2009 - Tyler Smith observes a game between Vanderbilt and Alabama during the first day of the SEC tournament in Tampa, Florida on Thursday.
  • March 13, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith tries to move past Alabama's Alonzo Gee to get to the basket during their SEC Tournament match up on Friday night in Tampa, FL. Tennessee won the game 86-62
  • March 8, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith tries to move past Vanderbilt's A.J. Ogilvy during a game at Thompson Boling Arena on Saturday. Smith had a career high 30 points in the 69-50 win.
  • March 13, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith reacts after a foul is called sending him to the free throw line against Alabama during their SEC Tournament match up on Friday night in Tampa, FL.
  • March 13, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith slaps hands of teammates after dunking the ball against Alabama during their SEC Tournament match up on Friday night in Tampa, FL. Tennessee won the game 86-62
  • March 13, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith and J.P. Prince celebrate after a call against Alabama sent Smith to the free throw line during their SEC Tournament match up on Friday night in Tampa, FL. Tennessee won the game 86-62
  • March 14, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith watches as a teammate shoots free throws against Auburn during a semi final game on Saturday at the SEC Tournament in Tampa, FL. UT won the game 94-85
  • March 15, 2009 - Tennessee's J.P. Prince drops to the floor surrounded by teammates Cameron Tatum and Tyler Smith after turning the ball over with nine seconds remaining against Mississippi State during the 2009 SEC Tournament Championship game in Tampa, FL on Sunday. UT lost the game 64-61 in their first appearance since 1991.
  • March 15, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith leaves the court as Mississippi State's Barry Stewar celebrates with Kodi Augustus during the 2009 SEC Tournament Championship game in Tampa, FL on Sunday. UT lost the game 64-61 in their first appearance since 1991.
  • March 15, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith sits on the team bench after the 64-61 loss to Mississippi State during the 2009 SEC Tournament Championship game in Tampa, FL on Sunday.
  • March 19, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith answers a question during a press conference on Thursday at the University of Dayton in Ohio.
  • March 19, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith (left) and Josh Tabb sign autographs for fans after practice on Thursday at the University of Dayton in Ohio.
  • March 20, 2009 - Oklahoma State's Terrel Harris steals the ball from Tennessee's Tyler Smith during the first round of the NCAA tournament in Dayton, OH on Friday. UT lost the game 77-75 ending their post season play.
  • March 20, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith tries to shoot against Oklahoma State during the first round of the NCAA tournament in Dayton, OH on Friday. UT lost the game 77-75 ending their post season play.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith during the final post season NCAA tournament game against Oklahoma State in Dayton, OH on March 20, 2009.
  • June 1, 2009 - Tyler Smith watches as former teammates practice at Pratt Pavillion.
  • June 1, 2009 - Tyler Smith shoots as he practices at Pratt Pavillion.
  • June 11, 2009 - Tyler Smith, from Pulaski, announced on Thursday, June 11, 2009 that he chose not to be eligible for the NBA draft, and was going to be playing for the University of Tennessee for one more year.
  • June 15, 2009 - Tennessee's Tyler Smith, playing for Richardson Construction drives past Tennessee's Renaldo Woolridge of the HT Group during a Rocky Top Basketball League game at Bearden High School on Monday.
  • June 15, 2009 - Tyler Smith signs an autograph for three-year-old Laura Stansell at Bearden High School during a Rocky Top Basketball League game.
  • Oct. 14, 2009 - Guard Tyler Smith is interviewed during the University of Tennessee basketball media day at Thompson-Boling Arena
  • Oct. 16, 2009 - UT's Tyler Smith looks to pass the ball during the first practice of the 2009-2010 season at Pratt Pavillion
  • Tennessee guard Tyler Smith (1) works around College of Charleston forward Casaan Breeden (42) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday., Nov. 27, 2009.
  • Tennessee guard Tyler Smith (1)dunks the ball during action in their 86-69 win over College of Charleston in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday., Nov. 27, 2009.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith takes a shot against Wyoming during a game at Thompson Boling Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. UT won 77-58.
  • Tennessee's Tyler Smith takes to the air for a shot attempt. Tennessee defeats North Carolina A&T 99-78 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009.

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