Local Product Earns Starting Role for Clemson

Tanner Smith came out of the Wesleyan School in Norcross, Ga as one of the top players in the state. He had a solid season as a Freshman coming off Coach Oliver Pernell's bench a year ago. This year, he is now a starter for the #23 ranked Clemson Tigers Basketball Team.

So far, Smith has been putting up good numbers for the orange and blue kitties. In the Tigers first two games, Smith is shooting 10-18 from the field and has a total of 3 assists on the season. Even though both of those games, Presbyterian and Liberty, were blowouts, Smith has gotten off to a good start.

Tanner Smith has also made a huge impact off the court as well. Several years ago, Smith, with the help of his parents, started a foundation to provide gift bags for teenagers fighting cancer. Since then, "Tanner's Totes" has taken off big time. We here at College Sports will continue to monitor the success of this young man's college career both on and off the court. More will be expected of him this season, but I'm sure he is up to the task of meeting those expectations.