Tyler Tejada

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.

Early life Tejada was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, and played varsity basketball for the Teaneck High School Highwaymen.

College career 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. 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. He averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as a junior. Following the season he transferred to Cincinnati.

Career statistics +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 Source