Jeremy Tyler

Center Jeremy Tyler most recently played basketball at San Diego High School.

Despite committing to play college basketball at the University of Louisville, on April 22, 2009, Tyler announced he would skip his senior season in high school to play professional basketball in Europe.The New York Times: Basketball Prospect Leaving High School to Play in Europe

During his sophomore season at San Diego High School, Tyler averaged 23 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks per game, earning honors as the California Sophomore of the Year.ESPN.com: Jeremy Tyler His numbers improved in his junior season in 2007-2008, reaching an average of 28.7 points per game. His team however was unstable with coaching changes and finished the season with a 15-11 record.The New York Times: Basketball Prospect Leaving High School to Play in Europe

Tyler was initially recruited by the Louisville Cardinals and head coach Rick Pitino and signed a letter of intent to play for the school on October 12, 2008. He later changed his mind, deciding to skip his senior season in high school and college completely to play professionally in Europe, possibly in Spain starting in the 2009-2010 season. Tyler is the first person to leave high school early to play professionally overseas and could make in excess of $1 million his first season. He will also be eligible for the 2011 NBA draft, in which he could likely be the first-overall selection.The New York Times: Basketball Prospect Leaving High School to Play in Europe