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Former Kentucky guard Tyler Herro named NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year

Former Kentucky guard Tyler Herro was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Tuesday.

Herro averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for the Miami Heat this season.

What a way to celebrate #TylerTuesday!

Finally, it’s official – @raf_tyler is your @Kia NBA 6th Man of the Year! #6MOTYLER pic.twitter.com/NxOBOcRugK

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 3, 2022

Here are more details from UK Athletics:

NEW YORK – Former Kentucky men’s basketball star Tyler Herro (2019) was named the 2021-22 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Tuesday after leading the league among all reserves with 20.