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Mark Byington discusses Tyler Tanner's return during NASCAR event in Nashville

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Mark Byington discusses Tyler Tanner's return during NASCAR event in Nashville
Summary

Vanderbilt men's basketball coach Mark Byington attended the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville on May 31. He expressed relief after point guard Tyler Tanner decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft and return for his junior season. Tanner, last season's leading scorer, informed Byington of his decision on May 27. Byington shared his long-standing appreciation for NASCAR, noting it was his first visit to the Nashville Superspeedway.

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  • •Tyler Tanner withdraws from NBA Draft to return to Vanderbilt.
  • •Byington attended NASCAR's Cracker Barrel 400 on May 31.
  • •Tanner was the leading scorer for the Commodores last season.
  • •Byington expressed nervousness over Tanner's NBA decision.
  • •This marks Byington's first visit to the Nashville Superspeedway.
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  • 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Vanderbilt's Mark Byington on Tyler Tanner's return: 'I was a little bit nervous'
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While attending Nashville's NASCAR race, Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington spoke on Tyler Tanner's return.

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