BIO

Tanner McGrew is a Buckhannon, WV native with over 8 years of professional basketball experience. In Tanner’s first season in the QBL of Australia, he was named league MVP and lead the league in rebounding, averaging over 15 rebounds per game. Tanner continued his success in Denmark where he was named Forward of the year and a member of the First-Team All League. Tanner spent a season in France with Saint Chamond Basket where he had a successful season with his team finishing 5th out of 18 teams.

After a summer injury hindered him from signing in Europe for the 2018-19 season, Tanner was selected to play for the G-League Memphis Hustle. Later in the season he was traded to the Salt Lake City Stars where he truly began to shine. With a game high 25 points on 5 3-pointers, Tanner impressed scouts and was chosen to play for the USA Men’s National Team. Competing in the World Cup Qualifiers against Panama and Argentina, Tanner finished 2-0 averaging 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

After finishing the season, Tanner was chosen to participate in the 2019 NBA summer league with the Utah Jazz with a game high 17 points on 5 3-pointers averaging 6.4 ppg and 3.7 rpg.

Tanner then signed in Portugal with FC Porto where he scored 17 points and 13 rebounds earning supercup champion and MVP. He then went on to average 15 ppg 10.4 rpg and 4.8 apg through 5 games before suffering a fractured tibia and fibula, concluding his season.

After rehabilitating and spending one more year in Portugal, Tanner signed with CSU Sibiu in Romania where he spent the 21-22 season.

For the 22-23 season Tanner spent the year in Palencia, Spain where he was named MVP of La Copa Princesa and led his team to a League Championship as well as the best record in team history.

Tanner has spent the last 2 years in Fuenlabrada, Spain where he was named Forward of the Year of Leb Oro. He is currently competing for a top position with his team for the 24-25 season.

Experience with Youth:

Tanner attended West Virginia Wesleyan
College where he received a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Prior to
attending college and continuing into his time there, Tanner worked at Stockert Youth Center in Buckhannon, WV where he was head counselor for his final 2 years. For 7+ years, Tanner educated and inspired the youth of Buckhannon in athletics, the arts, and other aspects of life.