About B. J. Tyler
Born 1971. B. J. Tyler is an American basketball player.
Brandon Joel Tyler (born April 30, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player.
College career Tyler, a 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is B. J. Tyler?
American basketball player (born 1971)
When was B. J. Tyler born?
B. J. Tyler was born on 30 April 1971 in Galveston.
What is B. J. Tyler's occupation?
B. J. Tyler is a basketball player.
What nationality is B. J. Tyler?
B. J. Tyler is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). B. J. Tyler. https://biography.guide/b-j-tyler/
MLA: "B. J. Tyler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/b-j-tyler/.
Chicago: "B. J. Tyler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/b-j-tyler/.
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