Terry Tyler
 Tyler in 2011 at the University of Detroit Mercy's 2011 dedication of Dick Vitale Court in Calihan Hall. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 30, 1956 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Northwestern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College | Detroit (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Playing career | 1978–1992 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 41, 40 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1978–1985 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1985–1988 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1988–1989 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1989–1990 | Stefanel Trieste (Italy) |
| 1990–1991 | Corona Cremona (Italy) |
| 1991–1992 | Rex Udine (Italy) |
| As coach: | |
| 1998–2000 | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,868 (10.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,675 (5.4 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,342 (1.5 bpg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Terry Christopher Tyler (born October 30, 1956) is a retired American basketball player.
A 6'7" forward/guard from Northwestern High School and the University of Detroit (now known as the University of Detroit Mercy), Tyler played 11 seasons (1978–1989) in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in his NBA career and earned NBA All-Rookie Team honors in 1979.[1] He also participated in the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where he finished in last place (8th).
In 2001, he was inducted into the Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Fame.[2]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Terry Tyler profile Basketball-Reference.com
- ↑ Titan Hall of Fame List
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