$Signed a three-year, $6.58 million contract with the Knicks in July of 2024. Contract includes $2.49 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
From Cumberland, Rhode Island, Kolek played his freshman year at George Mason and was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year after averaging 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. However, Dave Paulson was fired in the offseason, so Kolek transferred to Marquette. In his first season as a Golden Eagle, he led the team with 5.9 assists per game. The following campaign, he was named the Big East Player of the Year and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 Big East Tournament. As a senior, he led the NCAA with 7.7 assists per game and added 15.3 points en route to being named a 2nd-Team All-American. At 6-foot-3, Kolek is a polished floor general who's fantastic at picking apart defenses via pick-and-rolls. He looks confident shooting from the top of the key when defenders go under screens, but he's better as a catch-and-shoot option than a player hunting his jumper. Kolek shot better than 38% from deep in his final two campaigns at Marquette and finished his collegiate career with a 35.5 mark. He's patient in the paint and has great touch around the rim with both hands. Kolek is an instinctual defender and can read passing lanes, but he has a lot of work to do on that end before being considered a strong two-way player at the pro level. Kolek is a couple inches shorter than Luke Kennard and Austin Reaves but a couple inches taller than T.J. McConnell. The Marquette product's game is a blend of all three NBA vets, but Kolek is likely better off operating as the primary ballhandler and offensive initiator for a second unit, similar to what McConnell has done for many years in Indiana. Kolek would likely need to be a 40% shooter from beyond the arc to be worthy of a starting spot on most NBA squads.
Returns to NBA
GWestchester Knicks G League (Knicks)
December 14, 2024
The Knicks recalled Kolek from the Westchester Knicks of the G League on Friday.
ANALYSIS Kolek recorded 30 points (7-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 116-109 G League win over the Skyhawks. The rookie guard will now return to the NBA, where he is averaging 2.9 points in 6.9 minutes across 16 appearances.
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2024
Stat Review
How does Tyler Kolek compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
Effective Field Goal %
A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
Fantasy Points Per Game
NBA Fantasy Points Per Game.
Fantasy Points Per Minute
NBA Fantasy Points Per Minute.
True Shooting %
59.3%
Effective Field Goal %
56.8%
3-Point Attempt Rate
59.5%
Free Throw Rate
10.8%
Offensive Rebound %
2.2%
Defensive Rebound %
10.0%
Total Rebound %
6.3%
Assist %
13.2%
Steal %
2.4%
Block %
0.9%
Turnover %
12.3%
Usage %
18.4%
Fantasy Points Per Game
5.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Joining G League on assignment
GWestchester Knicks G League (Knicks)
December 13, 2024
Kolek was assigned to the Knicks' G League affiliate Friday.
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Quick G League visit
GNew York Knicks
December 13, 2024
New York recalled Kolek from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.
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Back from G League
GNew York Knicks
December 11, 2024
New York recalled Kolek from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Wednesday.
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Moves to G League
GWestchester Knicks G League (Knicks)
December 10, 2024
New York assigned Kolek to the G League's Westchester Knicks on Tuesday.
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Practices with G League squad
GNew York Knicks
December 3, 2024
New York recalled Kolek from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Monday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Unlikely to earn minutes as rookie
GNew York Knicks
August 22, 2024
Kolek is not expected to have a prominent role with the Knicks as a rookie in the 2024-25 season, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS Knicks' coach Tom Thibodeau has been strict when it comes to handing minutes to rookies throughout his career, and that won't change with Kolek. Plus, the Knicks have Miles McBride and Cameron Payne as backups to Jalen Brunson, so Kolek could even see a big chunk of his minutes at the G League level to start his pro career.