At the conclusion of his high school career, he committed to the University of North Florida to play for North Florida Ospreys.[1] In his first three seasons, he played primarily in a backup role.[3] As a senior during the 2023–24 season, he averaged 19.7 points per game and was named to the first team All-ASUN.[4] At the conclusion of the season, Lanier entered the transfer portal.[5] On May 24, 2024, he transferred to the University of Tennessee to play for the Tennessee Volunteers.[6][7] With Tennessee, he emerged as the team's leading scorer.[8] In his first game with Tennessee, Lanier scored a team high 18 points, leading the Volunteers to an 80–64 win over Gardner–Webb.[9] Against Miami in the Jimmy V Classic, he led the Volunteers in scoring with 22 points, in a 75–62 victory.[10][11]
Professional career
On the second night of the 2025 NBA draft, Lanier was selected in the second round with the 37th pick by the Detroit Pistons.[12] He later signed a four-year $8.79 million contract with the team.[13] On October 24, Lanier made his NBA debut with the team, playing 11 minutes. In those minutes, Lanier grabbed one rebound and scored three points in a 115-111 win against the Houston Rockets.[14] On November 18, Lanier scored a career high in points, scoring nine points, and grabbing two rebound in 11 minutes of play in a 120-112 win against the Atlanta Hawks.[15] On December 7, Lanier was later assigned to the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League.[16] On December 10, Lanier scored a career high with the NBA-League team, scoring 40 points in 38 minutes of play.[17]
Lanier's parents are Thomas and Stacey Lanier. Both his parents played collegiate basketball, with his dad playing at Lipscomb University, and his mom playing at Alcorn State University. Lanier also has a brother named Trey.[18]
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