Who is Tyler Kolek? What to know about the Marquette Golden Eagles' star guard
The plot twists and turns of the NCAA Tournament began this week.
What's most important to Marquette fans starting Friday? If star senior point guard Tyler Kolek can twist and turn his side without any sign of pain.
Kolek is expected to return to action in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Western Kentucky after missing time with an oblique injury.
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Here's a few more things to know about Marquette's floor leader:
How old is Tyler Kolek?
He's 22.
How tall is Tyler Kolek?
He's 6-foot-3.
Where is Tyler Kolek from?
He's from Cumberland, Rhode Island.
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Where did Tyler Kolek go to high school?
He went to Cumberland High School and St. George's School.
Did Tyler Kolek make first-team all-Big East in 2024?
Yes, Kolek is the only returning player to receive the honor for a second consecutive year. He averaged 15 points a game and 7.6 assists before the oblique injury.
When did Tyler Kolek win Big East player of the year?
Kolek was named player of the year in the Big East in 2023, averaging 12.7 points and 7.9 assists. Kolek also led the conference in assists as a sophomore.
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Was Tyler Kolek a top recruit in high school?
New England Recruiting Report listed Kolek as the No. 2 player in Rhode Island and No. 14 overall in the New England region. He was the 2019 Gatorade player of the year in Rhode Island.
Where did Tyler Kolek play before coming to Marquette?
Kolek played his freshman season at George Mason before transferring to Marquette. He was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Year as a freshman after averaging 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Marquette's Tyler Kolek: What to know about Golden Eagles point guard
