Tyler Polley - College Basketball News & Rumors

Polley to explore pro options, but plans to return to UConn

UConn swingman Tyler Polley has announced plans to take advantage of an extra year of eligibility and return to the school but says he'll put his name into the NBA draft pool for e...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 17 Creighton tops UConn 59-56 to reach Big East finals

Marcus Zegarowski made two key baskets in a decisive nine-point run late in the second half and No. 17 Creighton held Connecticut without a field goal over the final six minutes to...

MARCH 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Tyler Polley's long journey back from injury to game-changer for UConn Through conversations with his mom, workouts with coaches and meditation, Polley overcame the hardest battle of his career.

MARCH 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

UConn's Whaley, St. John’s Alexander share Big East D-award

Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley and St. John’s point guard Posh Alexander have been named co-winners of the Big East Conference’s defensive player of the year award

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Bouknight scores 21 to carry UConn past Georgetown 98-82

James Bouknight had 21 points as UConn got past Georgetown 98-82

MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Turns in 25 minutes Polley had three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across 25 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to Villanova.

Impact Polley had been dealing with some knee trouble going into this contest, but the fact he still served as the leading reserve suggests the senior should be good to go down the stretch. Currently 7-6 in Big East play, the Huskies sit firmly on the bubble with respect to their spot in the NCAA Tournament.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Saturday Polley (knee) will be available for Saturday's game against Villanova, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Polley won't miss time due to his knee problem and is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup against Villanova, though it remains to be seen whether he'd start or not. He's made just three starts all season long but his best performances have come off the bench -- he is averaging 8.9 points per game as a second-unit member while scoring just 6.3 points per tilt as a starter.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision with positive outlook Polley is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Villanova due to a knee injury, but head coach Bobby Hurley admitted he's "probably more likely to be able...

Impact Polley's status will still be worth monitoring, but he seems to be in a good spot as far as his chances go of taking the floor in the contest. The senior enters Saturday posting 8.4 points and 2.2 boards per game over 21.0 minutes per contest on the year.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to bench Polley is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Xavier, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Polley made a spot start in Wednesday's 70-59 loss against Providence and struggled from the floor with five points (2-12 FG, 1-8 3PT) and two rebounds in 21 minutes. His poor performance will send him back to the bench as the Huskies look to get back on track with a win over Xavier.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting starting nod Polley will start Wednesday's game against Providence, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Polley will get his third start of the season. He has been a solid contributor off the bench, averaging 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 three-pointers in 20.5 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

UConn faces tough test vs No. 3 Nova

No. 3 Villanova presents a tough challenge for UConn

JANUARY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Mahoney scores 20, leads No. 11 Creighton past No. 23 UConn

Denzel Mahoney scored 20 points and 11th-ranked Creighton broke open a close game in the last 10 minutes to beat No. 23 Connecticut 74-66

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 25 UConn cracks Top 25, squeezes past DePaul 60-53

Tyrese Martin scored 18 points and No. 25 UConn beat DePaul 60-53 on Monday

JANUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

UConn looks to sweep DePaul

UConn goes for the season sweep over DePaul after winning the previous matchup in Storrs

JANUARY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Polley scores 19 to lead UConn over Butler 72-60 Tyler Polley had 19 points as UConn defeated Butler 72-60 on Saturday.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Polley scores 19 to lead UConn over Butler 72-60 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyler Polley had 19 points as UConn defeated Butler 72-60 on Saturday. Tyrese Martin had 15 points and seven rebounds fo...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Polley scores 19 to lead UConn over Butler 72-60

Tyler Polley had 19 points as UConn beat Butler 72-60

JANUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Leads team in points in win Polley recorded 19 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3PT, 4-4 FT) in 32 minutes in the 72-60 win over Butler on Saturday.

Impact Polley once again was a team leader in the point department in the win Saturday. The forward did struggle with his field-goal attempts, but manage to be quite successful from the perimeter and line. The only worrisome factor, is the lack of additional production outside of his points total. Luckily he has enough supporting cast to help carry the weight, but Polley will need to produce more to be considered viable moving forward.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Polley, UConn show growth in 18-point comeback at Marquette The comeback against Marquette showed the growth the program has made since losing plenty of close contests in January last year.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 on Tuesday night.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 MILWAUKEE - Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54

Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54

JANUARY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Shines off bench Polley recorded 23 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3PT, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes in the 65-54 win against Marquette on Tuesday.

Impact Polley was mighty efficient in his time during the win Tuesday. The forward had the hot hand from the floor and easily was the best shooter for the Huskies. However, he did not offer much else in terms of production and was only a point getter. This was his best performance of the season, but he needs to add more to his overall performances to be able to land a starting spot in the rotation.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five points in return Polley had five points ()2-5 FG, 1-3 3pt), three rebounds and a steal across 15 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's victory over DePaul.

Impact Polley ultimately only missed one game due to COVID protocols, and while he's back in action, he hasn't yet regained the starting spot he had at the beginning of the year. Adama Sanogo has stepped into the starting five in his stead, but given Sanogo only played seven minutes in this contest, a change is likely on the horizon.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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