Who are Tyler Kolek's Parents, Kevin and Lynn Kolek?

Tyler John Kolek is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for the New York Knicks in the NBA as of May 2025. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. However, he was later traded to the New York Knicks. As of May 2025, he played 41 games without any starts, averaging 7.2 minutes, 2.0 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game (via Basketball Reference).

He played high school basketball at Cumberland High School and St. George's School. He was a two-time ISL Player of the Year and the 2019 Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year. After high school, he played college basketball at George Mason University (2020–2021) and Marquette University (2021–2024). In his college career, he played 121 games and averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game (via Sports Reference).

Who are Tyler Kolek’s Parents?

Tyler Kolek's parents are Kevin and Lynn Kolek, according to his college roster page. They also have another son, Brandon, who played basketball at Franklin Pierce University.

Who is Tyler Kolek’s Mother

Lynn Kolek, Kolek's mother, is a registered nurse at Roger Williams Medical Center as of May 2025. She lives in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and is originally from Pawtucket, according to her Facebook profile.

According to Forbes, she worked nights as a bartender at a restaurant while pursuing a nursing degree.

Who is Tyler Kolek’s Father

Kolek’s father, Kevin Kolek, is a retired police officer. While playing for the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, he scored over 2,000 points and was named conference player of the year twice, in 1987 and 1988. After college, he played professional basketball in Ireland for a year before becoming a police officer in Cumberland. He also continued playing in local men’s leagues (via Forbes).

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