Kolek picked by Portland

[BLWarrior91]

Tyler was just picked by Portland with the 34th pick!

[MuggsyB]

Going to NY???  Yes!!!!!!

[#UnleashSean]

Then instantly traded to the Knicks

[TallTitan34]

Sounds like to be traded to Knicks.

They didn't even show the pick!

[MuggsyB]

BAM!!!!!!  Perfect situation for TyKo!!!

[BM1090]

Great fit. Congrats to TK

[JakeBarnes]

Good fit for him. Really happy for Tyler!

[Galway Eagle]

Good PG to learn behind.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

The Knicks already have all of the Villanova players.  May as well add the owner, too.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

They are talking about now on WFAN.

They radio hosts are very happy and they said this means the Knicks are trading Deuce Mcbride to free up cap space for I-Hart.

[SaveOD238]

I like this pick for Kolek and the Knicks.  He slots right in as Brunson's backup, where he should thrive with lots of good pieces around him.

[MUeng]

I like this pick for Kolek and the Knicks.  He slots right in as Brunson's backup, where he should thrive with lots of good pieces around him.

totally. They were commenting last night about Brunson really being the only one that can generate plays for others. Kolek is option 2! Very happy for him

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

And a UConn fan and also a Knicks fan just called very excited because Kolek tortured UConn for years and thought is a perfect fir the NYK.

[WarriorFan]

This is probably better for him than almost any other situation. 

[nyg]

BAM!!!!!!  Perfect situation for TyKo!!!

Perfect?, please explain why.  Yeah, AS OF RIGHT NOW, he will be backup behind McBride, Divencenzo, Hart, Burks, in the rotation with guards.  Brunson plays like 40 minutes a game and McBride picks up the rest as PG.

I am extremely happy he is with my beloved Knicks, but Tyler probably going to be a two way player and G League regular, pending no Knick injuries. Many other teams would have been a perfect situation.  If something changes, man, he would be a Madison Square Garden favorite. 

Congrats to Tyler. 

Just read about McBride trade rumors above, nice if that happens.  Changes everything. Hope it happens.  That why I said, as of now. 

[jfp61]

Perfect?, please explain why.  Yeah, AS OF RIGHT NOW, he will be backup behind McBride, Divencenzo, Hart, Burks, in the rotation with guards.  Brunson plays like 40 minutes a game and McBride picks up the rest as PG.

I am extremely happy he is with my beloved Knicks, but Tyler probably going to be a two way player and G League regular, pending no Knick injuries. Many other teams would have been a perfect situation.  If something changes, man, he would be a Madison Square Garden favorite. 

Congrats to Tyler.

Every single player picked after 15 in this draft is a possible a two way/ GLeague player.

[Tyler COLEk]

Knicks are a great fit for Kolek. Perhaps the only contending team on which he has a clear path to playing time his rookie season.

[MDMU04]

And a UConn fan and also a Knicks fan just called very excited because Kolek tortured UConn for years and thought is a perfect fir the NYK.

I need to know if UConn/Knicks fans having to cheer for Kolek playing on their NBA team makes the gap bigger or smaller.

[whitykj]

The Arizona kid is going back!

[Billy Hoyle]

Then instantly traded to the Knicks

Thank God! Got the notification on my phone that Kolek was headed to Portland and I groaned for a few reasons. But the Knicks, yes! They saw what TJ McConnell did against them and wanted their own version. Great fit for him!

[tower912]

Congratulations, TKo

[willie warrior]

Congrats to Tyler. Hope he uses his slogan on the doubters

[Uncle Rico]

He’ll never play in the nba

[MU82]

He’ll never play in the nba

BricKolek is a pile of dung.

[mileskishnish72]

Congratulations, Tyler. Too bad it had to be the Knickercats (all the VU guys).
Would have loved to see you closer to home in green.

[Badgerhater]

I look forward to following the New York Koleks

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Where’s Viper?

[MU82]

Where’s Viper?

Obsessing about who was gonna draft Tyler Wahl.

[Scoop Snoop]

He’ll never play in the nba

I can't believe that Ramsey wasn't drafted!

[Uncle Rico]

I can't believe that Ramsey wasn't drafted!

If Ramsey keeps no showing in the dance like Oso, he’ll never get drafted

[MU82]

Vecenie and Hollinger on the Knicks picking Kolek:

Tyler Kolek had a phenomenal collegiate career, especially over the last two years. Few players across the country improved as much as he did. He struggled during his first year at Marquette and vaulted past that level by improving as a shooter and forcing teams to respect the threat of his offensive game. I love his vision as a passer and unselfish demeanor. I love his footwork and finishing ability. I love his strength and ability to playing through contact. But Kolek needs to prove that he can consistently make shots behind screens. Otherwise, NBA teams will dare him to fire from the perimeter. I think he’ll reach a solid level in that area because he’s such a good shooter off the catch; it’s hard to believe he couldn’t grow into one off the bounce, too. There will be some defensive worries with his lack of size, length and speed. However, I buy him at least carving out a role in the NBA as a backup point guard. If his shooting comes around off the dribble and his finishing translates, he could be far better than that. His strength, footwork, touch and deceleration are traits he shares with many of the breakout lead guards of the past five years. I feel confident projecting him to be an awesome backup with potential for more.

Hollinger’s analysis: This is a solid move for a win-now team, getting a reliable ballhandler for its bench when one of the real weaknesses of the Knicks’ roster was the lack of playmaking behind Jalen Brunson. Kolek profiles as a backup, at best, but the other angle here is that the Knicks will likely have him on a rookie minimum deal, helping them further their quest to limbo below the tax apron while completing their trade for Mikal Bridges.

[Herman Cain]

Excellent outcome for Tyler. On a quality team where he can take his time to learn what it takes to compete  at the next level. Also a big win for MU and The Big East .

[Scoop Snoop]

I was down last night after hearing Schierman's name called out for the last spot in the first round, leaving Tyler out. Today, I'm happy that Kolek was the 4th pick in the second round and is headed for NY, and Oso going home to Arizona is great.

Too many damn Frenchies this year, but our guys will be just fine.

[AlienWarrior]

Nm

[AlienWarrior]

https://youtu.be/d1dGbL-RMTU?si=_grDI77BRPebgwgD

[MuggsyB]

Perfect?, please explain why.  Yeah, AS OF RIGHT NOW, he will be backup behind McBride, Divencenzo, Hart, Burks, in the rotation with guards.  Brunson plays like 40 minutes a game and McBride picks up the rest as PG.

I am extremely happy he is with my beloved Knicks, but Tyler probably going to be a two way player and G League regular, pending no Knick injuries. Many other teams would have been a perfect situation.  If something changes, man, he would be a Madison Square Garden favorite. 

Congrats to Tyler. 

Just read about McBride trade rumors above, nice if that happens.  Changes everything. Hope it happens.  That why I said, as of now.

I think playing behind Brunson, or even just watching him, will be beneficial.  I also think it's worth revisiting that most people thought Brunson could eventually be a solid back-up PG.   And I also think Thibs is the right coach for TyKo.   

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Only problem is Thibs doesn’t like to play rookies.

[NCMUFan]

Congratulation to Tyler.

[Billy Hoyle]

Only problem is Thibs doesn’t like to play rookies.

he'll have to this year so Brunson won't be completely worn out playing 48 mpg during the playoffs.

Slick Rick is a fan of the pick: https://x.com/BrandonTierney/status/1806462240997961889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1806462240997961889%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

[Jockey]

I think playing behind Brunson, or even just watching him, will be beneficial.  I also think it's worth revisiting that most people thought Brunson could eventually be a solid back-up PG.   And I also think Thibs is the right coach for TyKo.

I've watched Brunson a lot. My game didn't improve.

[MuggsyB]

I've watched Brunson a lot. My game didn't improve.

Cut the bshiiite Jockey.  You probably can't make a lay-up. 

[Scoop Snoop]

Cut the bshiiite Jockey.  You probably can't make a lay-up.

Maybe not, but he knows better than to post that Kolek's "just watching" Brunson might be beneficial. 

[avid1010]

Tibs and TKO are a match made in heaven. 

[Badgerhater]

A good Knicks team full of Big East players is a good thing.

[Plaque Lives Matter!]

Cut the bshiiite Jockey.  You probably can't make a lay-up.

Not all of us can be Ners

[Plaque Lives Matter!]

he'll have to this year so Brunson won't be completely worn out playing 48 mpg during the playoffs.

Slick Rick is a fan of the pick: https://x.com/BrandonTierney/status/1806462240997961889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1806462240997961889%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

That of course implies Thibs learned any lessons from the past two decades on load management

[WarriorFan]

Probably I'll get verbally flattened for saying this on here, but I think Brunson is a good Kolek comp.  Especially if you'd asked me the question 1-2 years ago.  Brunson has developed massively in the Knicks system and as a player himself and maybe his ceiling is higher than TKO, but as a rookie to rookie comp, I don't think there's much closer.

To me this means it's good for TKO to play in a system where the system doesn't change when he enters the game.  He might at this point be a poor mans Brunson, but what backup PG doesn't offer a few compromises?

[tower912]

The Brunson-Kolek comparison at similar points in their career is one I can support.  I hope Tyler can continue to develop.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Probably I'll get verbally flattened for saying this on here, but I think Brunson is a good Kolek comp.  Especially if you'd asked me the question 1-2 years ago.  Brunson has developed massively in the Knicks system and as a player himself and maybe his ceiling is higher than TKO, but as a rookie to rookie comp, I don't think there's much closer.

To me this means it's good for TKO to play in a system where the system doesn't change when he enters the game.  He might at this point be a poor mans Brunson, but what backup PG doesn't offer a few compromises?

You won't get flattened. That comparison is one of the more common ones that have been made on the board the last two seasons

[brewcity77]

I think in terms of being elite collegiate players that are seen as less prominent pro prospects, they are similar, but I'm curious about that comp. Brunson was a power guard, more athletic, was the prototype Villanova post up guard. Kolek has far better court vision, is a better passer, and his inside game is based on using every millimeter of length to create difficult to contest shooting angles.

I'd love to see Kolek have a similar career path, but I don't see his game as all the similar to Brunson.

[Nukem2]

I think in terms of being elite collegiate players that are seen as less prominent pro prospects, they are similar, but I'm curious about that comp. Brunson was a power guard, more athletic, was the prototype Villanova post up guard. Kolek has far better court vision, is a better passer, and his inside game is based on using every millimeter of length to create difficult to contest shooting angles.

I'd love to see Kolek have a similar career path, but I don't see his game as all the similar to Brunson.

Yep, quite different players. Both get results, but the path is far different.

[MU82]

I don't know about "far different."

Kolek pretty regularly posted up guards he could bully; Brunson was known as a hard worker; Kolek, like Brunson, became more effective when he became a more reliable scorer; each was the heart of his successful college team and extension of his coach on the floor.

And now, both were overlooked on draft day, relegated to the second round.

Of course they aren't exact copies. Kolek is the superior passer, while Brunson has become an all-star caliber scorer. Brunson appears to have more physical strength and athletic ability - I say "appears to" because Kolek hasn't shown what he can be as a pro yet. Looking forward to it!

[lawdog77]

Their agility stats weren't too far off from each other:
PLAYER   POS   LANE AGILITY TIME
(SECONDS)   SHUTTLE RUN
(SECONDS)   THREE QUARTER SPRINT
(SECONDS)   STANDING VERTICAL LEAP
(INCHES)   MAX VERTICAL LEAP
(INCHES)   MAX BENCH PRESS
(REPETITIONS)

Jalen Brunson   PG   10.59   3.11   3.15   29.0   37.0   7
Tyler Kolek   PG   10.97   3.08   3.27   27.0   34.0    153




OK, I made up Tylers bench

[Galway Eagle]

Their agility stats weren't too far off from each other:
PLAYER   POS   LANE AGILITY TIME
(SECONDS)   SHUTTLE RUN
(SECONDS)   THREE QUARTER SPRINT
(SECONDS)   STANDING VERTICAL LEAP
(INCHES)   MAX VERTICAL LEAP
(INCHES)   MAX BENCH PRESS
(REPETITIONS)

Jalen Brunson   PG   10.59   3.11   3.15   29.0   37.0   7
Tyler Kolek   PG   10.97   3.08   3.27   27.0   34.0    153




OK, I made up Tylers bench

What is max bench press in inches? Did I used to bench press wrong? I thought you just lift from chest (if flexible enough) to just before locking arms?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

What is max bench press in inches? Did I used to bench press wrong? I thought you just lift from chest (if flexible enough) to just before locking arms?

It’s repetitions. The measurement follows the skill.

[Uncle Rico]

Kolek reminds me of Jim Chones

[Silkk the Shaka]

Their agility stats weren't too far off from each other:
PLAYER   POS   LANE AGILITY TIME
(SECONDS)   SHUTTLE RUN
(SECONDS)   THREE QUARTER SPRINT
(SECONDS)   STANDING VERTICAL LEAP
(INCHES)   MAX VERTICAL LEAP
(INCHES)   MAX BENCH PRESS
(REPETITIONS)

Jalen Brunson   PG   10.59   3.11   3.15   29.0   37.0   7
Tyler Kolek   PG   10.97   3.08   3.27   27.0   34.0    153




OK, I made up Tylers bench

[4everwarriors]

Kolek reminds me of Jim Chones

Yeah me too. They both wore numbers on the back of their jerseys while at MU, hey?

[Uncle Rico]

Yeah me too. They both wore numbers on the back of their jerseys while at MU, hey?

Learn ball

[Viper]

Learn ball

Gard day camp in July, hey?

[Billy Hoyle]

Kolek signs with the Knicks. The first three years of the deal are guaranteed. I hope he's ready for those fundraising calls from MU

https://x.com/FredKatz/status/1808932943307346232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1808932943307346232%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

[Herman Cain]

Kolek signs with the Knicks. The first three years of the deal are guaranteed. I hope he's ready for those fundraising calls from MU

https://x.com/FredKatz/status/1808932943307346232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1808932943307346232%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

Excellent news

[willie warrior]

Kolek signs with the Knicks. The first three years of the deal are guaranteed. I hope he's ready for those fundraising calls from MU

https://x.com/FredKatz/status/1808932943307346232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1808932943307346232%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

Good for Tyler. 9 million guaranteed will go a long way toward seeding his journey in life

[cheebs09]

Good for Tyler. 9 million guaranteed will go a long way toward seeding his journey in life

I don't think the full $9M is guaranteed, but that's great news for him.

[Uncle Rico]

Good for Tyler. 9 million guaranteed will go a long way toward seeding his journey in life

Maybe he can explain why he wussed out of the Big East Tournament now

[We R Final Four]

Good for Tyler. 9 million guaranteed will go a long way toward seeding his journey in life

That is not what it says…..
Congrats to Tyler!

[Skatastrophy]

He got the maximum 2nd round pick exception, the Knicks must like what they see

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/07/second-round-pick-exception-details-for-2024-25.html

[MUbiz]

Even though he is #3 PG in depth chart, I bet he moves up quickly.

[Spotcheck Billy]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2024/07/08/jalen-brunson-and-josh-hart-discuss-rumor-about-knicks-rookie-tyler-kolek-not-being-able-to-read/74327631007/


Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson, part of the strong contingent of ex-Villanova players on the Knicks, brought up the subject of can Kolek read on their "Roommates Show" podcast.

[Billy Hoyle]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2024/07/08/jalen-brunson-and-josh-hart-discuss-rumor-about-knicks-rookie-tyler-kolek-not-being-able-to-read/74327631007/


Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson, part of the strong contingent of ex-Villanova players on the Knicks, brought up the subject of can Kolek read on their "Roommates Show" podcast.

the most surprising part of that article is Justin Lewis is playing for something called the Calgary Surge