Tyler Smith signs with the University of Iowa

Small forward Tyler Smith signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes on April 26, 2006. The 6 ft 7 Smith averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and just over five assists per game at Hargrave under Coach Kevin Keatts. Hargrave finished with a 28-2 record during the 2005-2006 season and ranked as one of the top prep school teams in the country.

In 2003-2004, Hargrave's basketball team was ranked No. 1 among prep schools, with a 25-1 record. In 2004-2005, it finished No. 2, at 28-1. Over the past five seasons, the school is 134-6.

Prior to Hargrave, Smith attended Giles County High School in Tennessee. In 2005, he had committed to attending the University of Tennessee and playing for the Volunteers. Instead, Smith chose to attend Hargrave as a post-graduate.

While attending Hargrave, Smith improved his jump shot, added strength and beefed up to nearly 225 pounds, according to his father. He also earned a qualifying ACT score to enter college.

Asked about his decision to go to Hargrave rather than play college ball at Tennessee, Tyler said, "I can't sit here and say I regret it. [Hargrave] has been a great learning experience for me."

Smith was ranked as one of the top 50 seniors in the nation a year ago and was named a second-team All-American by Street & Smith. He is regarded the number two post-graduate player in the nation by Scout.com, and is rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com.