Tylen Riley - College Basketball News & Rumors

Bobby Durkin hits buzzer-beating 3 to lift Minnesota over Cincinnati 63-61

Kyan Evans scores 26 points and grabs 10 rebounds for Minnesota, leading them to a 63-61 victory over Cincinnati on Monday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Carries Bearcat offense in defeat Riley contributed 25 points (8-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Monday's 63-61 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Riley drained six triples and led an otherwise moribund Bearcat offense with 25 points as the team fell for the first time this year. Riley had gotten off to a slow start this year, tallying just 11 points and failing to connect on any shots from long range during the first two contests but it was his effort that kept Cincinnati afloat in the two-point defeat. The senior point guard has started all three games for the Bearcats this season after having spent last season with Tulsa, averaging 15.0 points, 4.4 assists and 3.9 boards while shooting 38.9-percent from downtown.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collins and Tejada each score 13, Cincinnati defeats American 79-53

MJ Collins Jr. and Tyler Tejada each scored 13 points to lead Cincinnati past American 79-53 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Cleared for all basketball activities Riley has been cleared to participate in all basketball-related activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Riley is expected to give the Bearcats a huge boost in the backcourt with his mix of scoring and playmaking ability. The transfer from Tulsa figures to be a starter in Cincinnati in the 2026-27 season after averaging 15.0 points and 4.4 assists per game in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with hand injury Riley suffered a hand injury and will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Riley will miss early offseason work and the Bearcats' foreign tour that begins later this week in the Bahamas. The recovery timeline gives the transfer guard a solid chance to return before the start of official fall practices and the regular season. Once healthy, Riley is expected to play a major role in Cincinnati's backcourt after averaging 15.0 points and 4.4 assists per game at Tulsa last season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Projected starter for 2026-27 Riley is a projected starter for the 2026-27 Bearcats, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Last season, Riley broke out by averaging 15.0 points on 44.8/38.9/87.1 shooting splits, 4.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds across 38 starts with Tulsa, part of the American Conference. Even though Tulsa was just short of making the NCAA tournament, he subsequently impressed during the National Invitation Tournament, its championship game including the Golden Hurricane. Riley excelled against Auburn then, logging 20 points and three steals in a narrow loss.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Profile: Tylen Riley The Cincinnati Bearcats have landed a dynamite scorer in the Tulsa transfer.

MAY 3 • SI.COM

Finds new home Riley will transfer to Cincinnati, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact Riley is Cincinnati-bound after two seasons with Cal-Baptist and one year at Tulsa. His season with the Golden Hurricane was his best yet, as he averaged 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists while shooting 39 percent from distance. The 6-foot-3 guard will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Bearcats.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sooners eyeing nearby breakout guard after a stunning rise with Tulsa Oklahoma reportedly interested in Tylen Riley after breakout season

APRIL 13 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Leaving Tulsa Riley will enter the transfer portal, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact The 6-foot-3 guard had a junior season to remember, averaging 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists while posting 45/40/87 shooting splits. Those numbers are excellent, and Riley should have no shortage of high-major programs knocking at his door this offseason. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining wherever he lands.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Overton, Pettiford help Auburn beat Tulsa 92-86 in OT for 1st NIT championship

Kevin Overton had 26 points, Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 and Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 92-86 in overtime and win its first NIT c...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Green scores 13, Tulsa knocks off New Mexico 74-69 in NIT semifinals

Led by David Green's 13 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the New Mexico Lobos 74-69 on Thursday in the NIT

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Barnstable scores 24, Tulsa beats Wichita State 83-79 in NIT quarterfinals

Led by Miles Barnstable's 24 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Wichita State Shockers 83-79 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Tulsa and Wichita State meet in NIT

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Wichita State Shockers play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Tulsa, Wichita State meet in NIT

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Wichita State Shockers square off in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Tulsa plays UNLV in NIT matchup

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and UNLV Rebels square off in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Tulsa, UNLV meet in NIT

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane take on the UNLV Rebels in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Tulsa and SFA square off in NIT matchup

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Stephen F

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Wichita State secures 81-68 victory in American Athletic Conference Tournament against Tulsa

Led by Kenyon Giles' 27 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 81-68 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Wichita State Shockers square off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in AAC Tournament

The Wichita State Shockers take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Tulsa outlasts North Texas 90-84 in 3OT in American Conference Tournament quarterfinal

Tylen Riley finished 26 points and Miles Barnstable scored five in a third overtime to help Tulsa defeat North Texas 90-84 in the quarterfinals of the American Conference Tournamen...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Leads with 26 points, seven boards Riley closed with 26 points (4-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 17-17 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 90-84 3OT win over North Texas.

Impact Riley topped 20 points for the first time in six games. In that span, the 6-3 junior has doled out at least five assists in every game. He had most prolific game from the free throw line and is hitting 87.6 percent of his freebies. The Golden Hurricane move on to play Wichita State on Saturday. Riley averaged 25.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in the season split with the Shockers.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tulsa Golden Hurricane and North Texas Mean Green play in AAC Tournament

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and North Texas Mean Green square off in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Green scores 22, leads Tulsa over Temple 78-76 to close out American Conference regular season

David Green scored 22 points to help Tulsa hold off Temple 78-76 in an American Conference regular-season finale

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Tulsa hosts Temple following Tobiason's 21-point game

Temple visits the Tulsa Golden Hurricane after Aiden Tobiason scored 21 points in the Owls' 89-60 win against the Tulane Green Wave