J.B. Tanner
J.B. Tanner

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Hendersonville, N.C.

High School:
West Henderson

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 185

Position:
G

Birthdate:
05/02/1987

NOTING TANNER
A walk-on who joined the varsity team in the fall of 2007 • A veteran of Carolina's junior varsity program

PREP/PERSONAL
Two-year team captain at West Henderson High School in Hendersonville, N.C. • Also played a season of prep basketball at Starr's Mill HS in Fayetteville, Ga., and a season at Lampasas HS in Lampasas, Texas • Set West Henderson school records for three-pointers made in a game, a season and a career • Member of the National Honor Society • Graduated No. 4 in his class • Member of the Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Coached youth basketball and tutored peers • Named a NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete • Son of J. and Janice Tanner • His brother, Ford, is currently a member of the Tar Heel junior varsity team • Born on May 2, 1987 • Majoring in business administration.