Michael Tyler Class: Junior Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis. High School: Kilmer South Last College: Pratt CC Height / Weight: 6-5 / 230 Position: Forward Major: Information Studies

• Career Overview
Starts his first season with the Panthers ... expected to compete for time in the frontcourt.

• Before UWM
Played last season at Pratt CC ... ranked sixth nationally in rebounding while posting 22 double-doubles ... earned First-Team All-Jayhawk West and First-Team All-Region VI honors ... averaged 17.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game, with both totals leading his Pratt team ... the rebounding total of 358 also led the Jayhawk West ... his points-per-game average was tied for eighth-best in Region VI ... had a double-double in the last 11 outings for the Beavers ... his best effort of the season came Feb. 11 against Seward County, when he scored 30 points to go with 10 rebounds ... in final three games of the season, he averaged 24.7 points and 12.3 rebounds ... also spent a year at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

• Kilmer South/Washington
Did not play basketball while attending Washington ... spent one year at Kilmer.

• Personal
Son of Clem and Willie Tyler ... has 11 brothers and sisters.