Tyler Smith to return to Tennessee (AP)

 
Tyler Smith is returning to Tennessee for his junior season, hoping to improve his NBA draft prospects for next year. The 6-foot-7 forward scored 13.5 points a game and led the 31-win Volunteers in rebounds and assists last season. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl said Smith would have faced tough competition in the draft against 38 other underclassmen. [link]

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