University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

2000-01 (JUNIOR SEASON): In his junior season, Tyler finished fifth on the team in scoring at 8.7 ppg...Connected on 38-of-101 three-point attempts, second most on the team...Tied career-high in scoring 21 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field in a 74-70 win over Clayton State on Jan. 24...Recorded 11 double-digit scoring performances...Played in 25 games...Started 10 of the final 16 games for the Pacers...Notched 15 points in a tough 66-63 loss at PBC champion Armstrong Atlantic State on Feb. 10.

1999-2000 (SOPHOMORE SEASON): Averaged 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 26.2 minutes in 23 games last season...Tied for third on the team in three-point field goals (37)...Sixth in steals (13)...Hit game tying shot with 0:01 to play from beyond half-court in the Pacers dramatic 74-73 overtime upset win at conference rival Augusta State...Posted 11 double figure games finishing fourth on the team in scoring.

1998-99 (FRESHMAN SEASON): Played in 26 games, including 17 as a starter...Notched a career-high 21 points in a win over Lenoir-Rhyne...Set a career-high in rebounds with nine versus Columbus State.

SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL: Named 4-A Co-Player of the Year, All-State, First-Team CSRA, and All-Region his senior year...Hit winning basket in leading team to the school’s first-ever men’s 4-A state basketball championship...Averaged 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists...Played in the North/South All-Star game...1997 Beach Ball Classic sportsmanship award.

PERSONAL: Michael Emanuel Tyler was born December 20, 1979...Son of Charles and Vernelle Tyler...Majoring in Exercise and Sport Science.