Mark Byington calls Tyler Tanner most valuable player in college basketball

At the SEC Basketball Tipoff '27 on October 13, Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington praised Tyler Tanner as the most valuable player in college basketball. Tanner returns to the Commodores after a standout sophomore season averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 assists, and earning several distinctions including First Team All-SEC. He holds multiple single-season program records and was a potential NBA draft pick before deciding to return for another year. Tanner's leadership is vital for a young Vanderbilt squad, which features seven freshmen and four sophomores.

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