Tyler Kolek
Awards & Honours
18
Awards Won
1
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Tyler Kolek's rise from a lightly recruited high school player to an NBA champion is a testament to his relentless work ethic and exceptional basketball IQ. He is the first Marquette player to win the Big East Player of the Year award twice, and his 262 assists in the 2023-2024 season remain a single-season program record. In the NBA, he earned All-Rookie Second Team honors and played a pivotal role in ending the Knicks' 53-year championship drought, delivering a standout 17-point, 11-assist performance in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City of Cumberland, Rhode Island
Awarded in July 2024 after being drafted by the NBA, recognizing his achievements and representation of the town.
Rankings & Lists
Top 25 Point Guards Under 25
10 Best Value Picks of the 2024 NBA Draft
2024 NBA Draft Best Available Players
2026 NBA Playoffs: 10 Breakout Stars
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
June 2026
The Knicks Are Back: Tyler Kolek and the Next Generation
SLAM Magazine
January 2025
From Cumberland to the Garden: Tyler Kolek's Rise
New York Magazine
April 2026
The Assist King: How Tyler Kolek Became the Knicks' Secret Weapon
Records & Feats
Marquette single-season assists record
Kolek recorded 262 assists in the 2023-2024 season, the most in a single season in Marquette history.
First Marquette player to win Big East Player of the Year twice
Kolek won the award in 2023 and 2024, becoming the first Marquette player to achieve this.