Terry Tyler

Terry Tyler

Tyler in 2011 at the University of Detroit Mercy's 2011 dedication of Dick Vitale Court in Calihan Hall.
Personal information
Born	(1956-10-30) 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: 2nd round, 23rd overall pick
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
1990–1991	Corona Cremona
1991–1992	Rex Udine
As coach:
1998–2000	Eastern New Mexico University
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1979) No. 44 retired by Detroit Mercy
Career NBA statistics
Points	8,868 (10.2 ppg)
Rebounds	4,675 (5.4 rpg)
Blocks	1,342 (1.5 bpg)
Stats  at NBA.com
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. 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.

See also

• List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders