TYLER KOLEK NEWS

Big East Tournament final preview: Five factors to watch in Marquette-Xavier

It's two top-15 teams that know each other so well, a fitting matchup with unfinished business getting decided for Big East supremacy in NYC...

MARCH 11, 2023

No. 6 Marquette holds off No. 11 UConn in Big East semifinal

Tyler Kolek and David Joplin each scored 17 points, and No. 6 Marquette moved into the Big East championship game for the first time by holding off No. 11 UConn 70-68

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquette's Tyler Kolek, Bucks' Pat Connaughton build friendship Marquette point guard Tyler Kolek and Bucks guard Pat Connaughton have the same AAU team in common and now build on their friendship in Milw...

MARCH 10, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Guides victorious effort Kolek had 19 points (6-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 72-70 OT win over St. John's.

Impact Kolek scored all 19 of his points in the second half and overtime. Marquette trailed through the majority of the contest but Kolek's clutch and versatile effort showcased the talent of the Big East's Player of the Year.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big East honors Marquette's Tyler Kolek and Shaka Smart as conference's basketball player and coach of year The Golden Eagles far exceeded expectations, winning the outright Big East title with a league-record 17 victories.

MARCH 8, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Marquette's offense is the best it's been in decades. Tyler Kolek is the reason why The point guard may be the Big East's Player of the Year. "What we do is because of him."

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marquette, UConn and Providence highlight big weekend on FOX

The road to the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is nearly complete, with the final day of the regular season headlining the FOX...

MARCH 3, 2023

Keeps booming Kolek racked up 21 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 victory over Butler.

Impact Kolek is on a tear over his last three games, averaging 20.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game, doing so with a 60.0/50.0/88.2 percent shooting slash. Averaging 18.2 points and 7.9 assists over his last nine games, Kolek has guided Marquette to an 8-1 record.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five burning questions as college basketball enters March

We outline which players are set to steal the spotlight, which teams you should buy stock in to make a deep run, which bubble teams you shou...

MARCH 1, 2023

No. 6 Marquette clinches first outright Big East title Tyler Kolek had 21 points and 10 assists, and No. 6 Marquette clinched its first outright Big East championship by beating Butler 72-56 on T...

MARCH 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

College basketball tiers: Zach Edey, Jalen Wilson headline top closers

When the game is on the line and you need a bucket, these are the guys you want to take the final shot, Andy Katz writes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Comes up clutch in key victory Kolek racked up 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 73-71 win over Creighton.

Impact Typically known as a facilitator, Kolek came up clutch down the stretch Tuesday with two key baskets in the game's final minute to help Marquette hold on and move into first place in the Big East. The Golden Eagles are now in the driver's seat as they seek a Big East regular season title, and Kolek and his 7.6 assists per game are a major reason why.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Marquette's win at Creighton shows Shaka Smart is a March threat again

Golden Eagles are alone atop the Big East after gritty, fearless comeback victory over No. 19 Bluejays.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

No. 10 Marquette outlasts No. 19 Creighton, sweeps season series Tyler Kolek made a go-ahead jumper with 29 seconds remaining in the second half to fuel No.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Captains victory Kolek recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 69-68 win over Xavier.

Impact It wasn't his most efficient outing, but Kolek contributed across the board in Marquette's clutch win. Speaking of his efficiency, Kolek's shooting has taken a giant leap, improving from a 32.0/28.1/81.0 percent slash last season, to 47.3/38.1/80.6 percent thus far in his junior campaign.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Marquette beats Georgetown, 89-75, for Big East lead

Marquette avoided a letdown between two pivotal top-25 Big East opponents, beating last-place Georgetown, 89-75, on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023