Tyler Tejada (born February 2, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the Cincinnati Bearcats of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Towson Tigers. He was named Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Year in 2025, the first sophomore to earn the distinction since 1999.[1]

Tyler Tejada
Cincinnati Bearcats
PositionSmall forward
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2005-02-02) February 2, 2005 (age 21)
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolTeaneck (Teaneck, New Jersey)
College
Career highlights

Early life

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Tejada was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, and played varsity basketball for the Teaneck High School Highwaymen.[2]

College career

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In his freshman year Tejada averaged 10.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, earning the title of CAA Rookie of the Year, and a spot on the CAA All-Rookie Team.[3][4] In his sophomore season Tejada improved to 16.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, earning the title of CAA Player of the Year, and a spot on the All-CAA First Team.[5] He averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as a junior. Following the season he transferred to Cincinnati.[6]

Career statistics

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Legend
GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
FG% Field goal percentage 3P% 3-point field goal percentage FT% Free throw percentage
RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game
BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NCAA Division I

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Towson 34 27 23.2 .417 .352 .843 3.3 0.8 0.3 0.4 10.1
2024–25 Towson 27 25 31.8 .431 .331 .824 3.9 0.8 0.5 0.2 16.7
2025–26 Towson 32 31 35.6 .432 .291 .882 5.5 2.3 0.8 0.4 17.7
Career 93 83 30.0 .428 .323 .857 4.2 1.3 0.5 0.3 14.6

Source[7][8]

References

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  1. Shindel, Jake (March 6, 2025). "Several Towson Tigers earn men's basketball regular-season awards". WBAL. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  2. "Tyler Tejada - Men's Basketball". Towson University Athletics. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  3. McQuiggan, Miles. "CAA Men's Basketball Annual Awards Unveiled; Hofstra's Thomas Named Player of the Year". caasports.com. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  4. "Tejada Named CAA Rookie of the Year; Three Tigers Earn All-CAA Honors". Towson University Athletics. March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  5. Smith, Dylan. "2025 CAA Men's Basketball Awards Unveiled; Towson's Tejada Tabbed Player of the Year". caasports.com. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  6. Springer, Scott (April 13, 2026). "Tall Towson Tigers guard Tyler Tejada coming to Cincinnati Bearcats". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  7. "Tyler Tejada College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  8. "Tyler Tejada Career Stats - NCAAM". ESPN. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
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