Iowa Hawkeyes Target Tulsa Transfer Tylen Riley as Potential Point Guard
Iowa basketball interested in Tulsa transfer portal PG
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are pursuing Tylen Riley, a former point guard from Tulsa, who earned second-team All-American Athletic Conference honors. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 190 pounds, Riley averaged 15.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game last season, making him a strong candidate for Iowa's starting point guard position for the 2026-27 season.
- 01Tylen Riley averaged 15.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game last season.
- 02Riley has drawn interest from multiple high-major programs including Oklahoma, Auburn, and USC.
- 03Iowa's successful recruitment of Bennett Stirtz is a key selling point for attracting Riley.
- 04Riley shot 38.9% from three-point range and 87.1% from the free-throw line last season.
- 05If secured, Riley would likely become Iowa's starting point guard for the upcoming season.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are actively pursuing Tylen Riley, a talented point guard who recently transferred from Tulsa. Riley, who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 190 pounds, had an impressive season where he averaged 15.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game while earning second-team All-American Athletic Conference honors. His shooting stats include 44.8% overall, 38.9% from three-point range, and 87.1% from the free-throw line. Iowa's interest in Riley comes as they look to fill their point guard position for the 2026-27 season, and they are leveraging their previous success with transfer player Bennett Stirtz to attract him. Alongside Iowa, several other high-major programs, including Oklahoma, Auburn, and USC, are also vying for Riley's commitment, highlighting his potential value in the upcoming season.
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Securing Tylen Riley could significantly strengthen Iowa's basketball team, enhancing their chances for success in the upcoming season.
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