Brandon Joel Tyler (born April 30, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player.

College career

Tyler, a 6' 1" (185 cm)

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, 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

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by the

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. 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.

Career statistics

NBA

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College & NBA stats
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