Chaz Lainer

About

Former NCAA All-American that played college basketball at the University of North Florida and the University of Tennessee from 2020 until 2025. During his lone season at Tennessee, he was named the SEC Newcomer of the Year and a member of the first team All-SEC. He was eventually drafted by the Detroit Pistons as a second rounder in 2025.

Before Fame

He is a graduate of The Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee. While there, he played three years of varsity basketball.

Trivia

He finished his collegiate basketball career as Tennessee's all-time single season leader in three pointers. Following that season, he was given the Jerry West award. 

Family Life

He is the son of Thomas and Stacey Lanier. He also has an older brother named Trey. 

Associated With

He credits LeBron James as being his basketball influences growing up.