Vanderbilt basketball sophomore guard Tyler Tanner has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft but will maintain his college eligibility, per a report by On3.

Declaring for the draft does not necessarily mean Tanner's college career is over. He'll get to participate at the draft combine in Chicago from May 10-17 and showcase himself in front of NBA scouts. After the combine is over, he'll have 10 days to decide whether to remain in the draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility, or return to school.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: AK Okereke #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores attempts a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles past Cale Jacobsen #31 and Braden Frager #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is helped to his feet by Duke Miles #2 during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after being knocked down by Berke Buyuktuncel #9 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is fouled by Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Nickel #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles the ball past Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores fans cheer during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Assistant coach Nate Loenser gestures during a timeout in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot cheers during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the hoop past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) drives to the hoop past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images1 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)1 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)2 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)3 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)4 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: AK Okereke #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores attempts a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)5 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)6 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles past Cale Jacobsen #31 and Braden Frager #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)7 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is helped to his feet by Duke Miles #2 during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)8 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after being knocked down by Berke Buyuktuncel #9 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)9 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)10 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is fouled by Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)11 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Nickel #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles the ball past Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)12 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores fans cheer during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images13 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Assistant coach Nate Loenser gestures during a timeout in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)14 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images15 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images16 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot cheers during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images17 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the hoop past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images18 / 18Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March MadnessMar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) drives to the hoop past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMORE: Tyler Tanner was this close to the greatest shot in March Madness history

Tanner averaged 19.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 33.5 minutes per game as a sophomore and shot 48.5% from the field, 36.8% from 3-point range and 85.3% from the free-throw line. He started all 36 games for the Commodores as they went 27-9, their best record in 33 years, and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tanner was named first-team All-SEC and also to the conference All-Defensive Team. He scored 26 and 27 points in Vanderbilt's two March Madness games and barely missed a buzzer-beater from half-court against Nebraska which would have sent the Commodores to the Sweet 16.

NEWS: Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner has declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he told @On3. The 6-foot sophomore averaged 19.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game this season, earning First-Team All-SEC and SEC… pic.twitter.com/upMKpFFPWj

Tanner is viewed as a late first round or early second round pick by most analysts. While his small stature at 6-foot, 175 pounds hurts his draft stock, his skill, athleticism and production at Vanderbilt could outweigh those concerns for some teams in need of a point guard.

ESPN published a mock draft on March 11 with Tanner being selected with the No. 32 overall pick in the second round by the New York Knicks. USA Today's Bryan Kalbrowsky had Tanner going in the first round, No. 28 overall, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in his March 13 mock draft.

Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@gannett.com and on X/Twitter @Jacob_Shames.

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