Former FBBA player Tyler Smith drafted to the Bucks.

Tyler Smith: From FBBA Alum to Milwaukee Bucks Rookie

Tyler Smith’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. A former FBBA standout, he made his way to the NBA, selected 33rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 Draft NBAWikipedia.

A Stellar Pre-NBA Rise

• Born in New Orleans before relocating to Houston due to Hurricane Katrina, Tyler attended George Bush High School Wikipedia.

• As a consensus five-star recruit, he ranked among the top players in the 2023 class WikipediaNBADraft.net.

• Instead of college, he joined Overtime Elite, where in his second season he averaged 15.7 points, 8 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.9 steals per game—earning All-OTE Second Team honors WikipediaWikimedia.

• In 2023–24, Tyler played with G League Ignite, averaging 13.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1 block per game, with a 36% three-point shooting rate No CeilingsAndscapeThe NBA G LeagueNBA.

Draft Day & Rookie Season

• The Milwaukee Bucks saw his combination of size, shooting, and mobility and picked him early in the second round (33rd overall) NBABleacher Report.

• He officially signed a multi-year rookie contract worth around $7.9 million, with a first-year cap hit of approximately $1.16 million SalarySwish.

• During the 2024 NBA Summer League, Tyler impressed with averages of 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 21.9 minutes per game NBA.

Player Profile & Potential

• Standing at 6'9″, 224 lbs with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Tyler brings elite versatility NBADraft.netBasketball ReferenceNBA.

• Scouts highlight his quick-release jumper, ability to dunk in traffic, and mobility for his size NBADraft.netNo Ceilings.

• While dubbed a floor-spacing specialist, he demonstrated flashes of all-around impact during his limited time this season Behind the Buck Pass+1.