Career
He has been noted by such sources as The Post and Courier, The Times and Democrat, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for founding Tanner’s Totes, an organization that helps to cheer up children and teenagers with cancer through donations of large tote bags filled with toys and other recreational items. have delivered to hospitals in 25 states across the United States. Over 3000 totes have been delivered. Smith has also been interviewed by Entertainment and Sports Programming Network in print and in televised interviews and has been featured on the American Broadcasting Company special "Everyday Health". Tanner Smith graduated in December 2011 with a degree in Marketing and finished playing his final season at Clemson as a graduate student.
Tanner Smith started three seasons as a Guard on the Clemson Tigers men"s basketball team
He committed to Clemson University on September 13, 2007 under coach Oliver Purnell over offers from the University of Oregon, the University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and the University of Cincinnati. He played high school basketball at Wesleyan School in Norcross, Georgia.
He was rated as a 3-star prospect in high school and as the #22 small forward in the nation by Scout.com and given a Scout Grade of 87 on Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.com. Conference also played a part in his decision.
Clemson is in the Atlantic Coast Conference (Administrative Committee on Company-ordination), which Dana O"Neil says is "a league Tanner remembers watching as a kid.".