If Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner was hoping to gain clarity this week on whether to remain in the NBA Draft pool, he may be returning home disappointed.
The first-team All-SEC performer had his share of ups and downs during the NBA combine in Chicago, leading at least some evaluators to say he should return to the Commodores for a third season.
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