B. J. Tyler facts for kids
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 30, 1971 Galveston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Lincoln (Port Arthur, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | DePaul (1989–1990) Texas (1991–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1994–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brandon Joel Tyler (born April 30, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player.
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College career
Tyler, a 6' 1" (185 cm) point guard, attended DePaul University for his freshman year and the University of Texas at Austin for his final three college years.
Professional career
Philadelphia 76ers (1994–1995)
Tyler was taken twentieth overall in the 1994 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played 55 games for them in 1994-95, averaging 3.5 points and 3.2 assists per game.
Prior to the 1995-96 NBA season, Tyler was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the 1995 expansion draft. According to journalist Chris Young's book Drive, Tyler accidentally fell asleep with a pack of ice on his ankle, causing severe nerve damage. Robbed of the speed that his game was based on, he was subsequently forced to retire.
Career statistics
NBA
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | Philadelphia | 55 | 8 | 14.7 | .381 | .314 | .700 | 1.1 | 3.2 | .7 | .0 | 3.5 |
| Career | 55 | 8 | 14.7 | .381 | .314 | .700 | 1.1 | 3.2 | .7 | .0 | 3.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: B. J. Tyler para niños
