| Position | Guard |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| League | NBA Development League |
| Team | Idaho Stampede |
| Number | 4 (With Missouri), 33 (With Idaho Stampede) |
| Born | May 11, 1988 Marietta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| College | University of Missouri |
| Draft | 2010 NBA Development League Draft, 8th round |
| Pro career | 2010–present |
J.T. Tiller (born May 11, 1988 in Marietta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. He played collegiately with the University of Missouri Tigers.[1]
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Tiller won the 2009 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award after finishing his junior season at Mizzou with 8.4 points per game, as well as 4.0 assists and 2.1 steals. Tiller is known for his standout defense. In 2008-09, he was 9th in the nation in steals per minute, and in 2009-10 he finished 12th.[2]
Tiller was drafted in the 8th round of the 2010 NBA Development League Draft by the Idaho Stampede. Through 3 games with Idaho, he was averaging 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 23.3 minutes. Despite these performances, Tiller was waived in November of 2010[3]