Tall Towson Tigers guard Tyler Tejada coming to Cincinnati Bearcats

TL;DR

Cincinnati Bearcats have signed 6-foot-9 guard Tyler Tejada from Towson University, enhancing their roster with his scoring ability. Tejada was a standout player at Towson, averaging 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.

The Cincinnati Bearcats added size and scoring from the transfer portal, picking up 6-foot-9, 230-pound Tyler Tejada from Towson University. The move was first reported by On3 Sports on Monday, April 13.

Despite his size, the Teaneck, New Jersey, native is listed as a guard. He's been a double-digit scorer for three seasons at Towson, where he was Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Year in 2024-25 the year before he was CAA Rookie of the Year.

Towson Tigers guard Tyler Tejada (15) controls the ball as Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) last Nov. 4 at the Fertitta Center in Houston.

This past season, Tejada averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He shot 43.2% from the field, 29.1% from the 3-point line and 88.2% from the line. He had three games over 30 points, including a 35-point effort over Hampton in the CAA quarterfinals. Early in the season, he had an 11-point, eight-rebound performance against then-No. 2 Houston of the Big 12.

Tejada will be a senior. He visited the Bearcats April 12.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Tall guard Tyler Tejada to transfer from Towson to Cincinnati Bearcats

Q&A

What are Tyler Tejada's statistics from his last season at Towson University?

In his last season at Towson, Tyler Tejada averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, shooting 43.2% from the field.

What awards did Tyler Tejada receive during his college career?

Tyler Tejada was named the Coastal Athletic Association Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season and was the CAA Rookie of the Year prior to that.

How tall is Tyler Tejada and what position does he play?

Tyler Tejada is 6-foot-9 and plays as a guard, despite his height.