G League Ignite's Tyler Smith, ranked 21st among NBA prospects by ESPN, has declared for the 2024 draft. The 6-foot-10 forward from Houston averaged 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22 minutes per game in the G League, with a 36% 3-point shooting rate. Smith, who spent time at Overtime Elite and then joined Ignite, played a key role as a versatile forward and sees himself modeling his game after players like Jabari Smith, Kyle Kuzma, and Michael Porter Jr. The disbandment of the G League Ignite program has surprised Smith, who is now focusing on improving his defense in preparation for the NBA.

By the Numbers
  • Ranked 21st among NBA prospects by ESPN
  • Averaged 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22 minutes per game
  • 36% 3-point shooting rate
State of Play
  • Smith is preparing for the NBA draft at P3, a training facility in Santa Barbara, California
  • The NBA draft will take place on June 26-27 in New York, with the first round at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
What's Next

Smith is focusing on improving his defense to adjust to the NBA's demands.

Bottom Line

Tyler Smith, a highly-ranked prospect, is gearing up for the 2024 NBA draft, focusing on enhancing his defensive skills in preparation for his professional career.