University of South Carolina Upstate

PRIOR TO USC UPSTATE: Transfers to USC Upstate after a successful season with Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas recently claiming the program’s first ever NJCAA title where Smith was featured part of the NJCAA D1 All-Tournament Team. Smith is a two-way guard who averaged 10.1 points per game who added 15 double-digit games for the Cardinals during the 2024-24 including a season-high of 29 points. Tyler Smith also adds an eye for getting his teammates involved averaging 4.8 assists per game with a season-high of 10 assists. The versatility on the court also shows on the boards with Tyler Smith adding 3.0 rebounds a game with a season-high of 10 rebounds. Not to be outdone defensively, Smith can make opposing offenses uncomfortable with a will to collect steals averaging 1.8 steals a game.