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The New York Knicks may have found a diamond in the rough with Marquette point guard Tyler Kolek, who they selected in the second round. The front office had a first-round grade on Kolek, and he’s already proving his worth with elite passing skills, a trait he showcased during his collegiate career.

NBA News / Empire Sports Media / October 16

Studs and Duds: Knicks’ second unit handles business against the Hornets

The New York Knicks are 4-0 in the preseason after a win against the Charlotte Hornets. In this game, the starters took a break, and the bench unit, led by Precious Achiuwa, secured the victory.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 15

Knicks Rookie Already Acting Like Veteran

The New York Knicks are a relatively experienced team, but they have a rookie point guard in Tyler Kolek who has to learn how to play at the professional level.

Tyler Kolek News / NBA Draft on SI / October 13

Tyler Kolek Is NBA Ready

Coming out of Marquette of the Big East Conference, point guard Tyler Kolek led the NCAA with 7.7 assists per game as a senior and finished as one of the top point guards in the nation.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 14

Knicks’ star point guard sees legit upside in 2nd round rookie

The New York Knicks desperately needed a secondary ball handler behind Jalen Brunson for the upcoming season. After testing Miles McBride as the backup point guard last year, it became evident they required someone with more vision and playmaking ability.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 10

Knicks’ 2nd round rookie guard could steal playing time this season

The New York Knicks have a lot of talented guards on the roster, but perhaps the one that has been the biggest surprise out of the bunch has been rookie guard Tyler Kolek.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 7

Knicks’ rookie guard looks impressive in first pre-season game

Tyler Kolek could play a huge role on this Knicks squad after the trade of Donte DiVincenzo, as there’s an opening in the rotation for a guard to get some minutes.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 4

Knicks may have struck gold with 2nd round draft choice

The New York Knicks had a first-round grade on Marquette point guard Tyler Kolek, but they managed to secure him in the second round with the 34th overall selection via the Portland Trail Blazers.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 25

Knicks Rookie Named Long Term X-Factor

The New York Knicks are excited to have rookie point guard Tyler Kolek on the team. The Knicks acquired Kolek in a trade for three future second-round picks, which is a hefty price on the second day of the draft.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / September 17

Three questions facing New York Knicks ahead of 2024-25 season

With training camp set to open next month at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, the New York Knicks face heightened expectations with a roster that may be among the NBA's best. Here are major questions the team must answer before the season.

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 30

Knicks’ 2nd-round assist maestro is a project that could pay off big

The Knicks initially had a first-round grade on Marquette point guard Tyler Kolek but traded up to select him with the 34th overall pick in the second round.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 28

Knicks 2nd-round guard could explode onto the scene in rookie season

New York Knicks second-round guard Tyler Kolek raised eyebrows with his performance in Summer League, leading many to believe he can crack a spot in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s rotation this upcoming season.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 23

Knicks Could Play Rookie PG

New York Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek is a rookie on a team coached by Tom Thibodeau, which likely means he won't see the floor too much this season.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 21

Knicks Have One of NBA's Most Overlooked Rookies

Rookie point guard Tyler Kolek was a surprise to fall to the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, but the New York Knicks were happy to trade up and select him with the No.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Knicks’ biggest overreactions from 2024 NBA Summer League

The New York Knicks made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs this past season, and will be looking to take another leap to join the shortlist of legitimate contenders to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 21

Tyler Kolek has earned his spot in the Knicks rotation

Since joining New York, Kolek has been making a solid impression. His impressive displays in the Las Vegas Summer League have seen his stock rise further.

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New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Watch: Knicks' Tyler Kolek makes jaw-dropping pass in Summer League

Does the NBA have another Jason Williams on their hands? While it may be entirely too soon for that comparison, the Knicks seem to have found a baller in second-round pick Tyler Kolek.

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New York Knicks News / NBA Draft on SI / July 17

Tyler Kolek's Game-Winning Performance Further Proves he can Contribute to Knicks as Rookie

The No. 34 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Tyler Kolek is one of the few rookies who could make a real impact on winning in year one. Even with how loaded the New York Knicks roster is, the value that the former Marquette star provides as a backup point guard is very clear.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 17

New York Knicks Rookie Drawing Summer League Praise

Summer League has provided a chance for New York Knicks fans to see their newest rookies in action for the first time. While the outcome of games has been disappointing, as the team is 0-2, there have been a few standout performers.

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New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Draft Steal: 2nd-Round Pick’s Ascent Poses Pleasant Predicaments

Tyler Kolek wasn’t supposed to fall to the second round. The Athletic Yahoo Sports and CBSSports all pegged him for the Phoenix Suns at 22. The Ringer had the Knicks snapping him up at 24, Bleacher Report going 25 to the Knicks, and ESPN saw him slipping to the Utah Jazz at 29.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 14

New York Knicks Tyler Kolek Shines in Summer League Debut

In the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks made a move up the board. They had their sights set on Marquette guard Tyler Kolek, who surprisingly fell out of the first round.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 12

New York Knicks Rookie Top Player to Watch at Summer League

Over the last few years, the NBA Summer League has become a major event. New York Knicks fans and league personnel flock to Las Vegas to watch the next batch of potential stars take the court for the first time with their new teams.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / July 5

New York Knicks Officially Sign Ex-College Star

Tyler Kolek is coming off an excellent season with Marquette. The talented guard finished the year with averages of 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range in 31 games.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / July 5

Knicks sign former Big East Player of the Year to four-year contract

The Knicks have signed their rookie guard to a four-year contract.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 30

ESPN Draft Expert Lauds Tyler Kolek's Knicks Future

One ESPN draft expert believes that Tyler Kolek is set to make an immediate difference for the New York Knicks ... the ones stationed in White Plains ...