Joseph Tugler is a collegiate basketball athlete playing his sophomore year as a forward for the Houston Cougars, as of March 2025. Tugler began his high school career at Cypress Falls High School, where he was named District 16-6A MVP during his senior year. He was also named a finalist for the Guy V. Lewis Award. As a junior, Tugler led Cypress Falls to the Region II-6A semifinals. Following his prep career, Tugler was named a four-star prospect and received offers from top programs like Georgia Southern, Kansas State, TCU and Tulsa among others.
Tugler began his collegiate basketball journey with the Houston Cougars but sustained a season-ending foot injury in late February. As a freshman, he saw action in 28 games with only one start and averaged 3.8 points and 4.1 rebounds (via ESPN). In the 2024-25 season, Tugler has tallied 5.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in the 29 games he played. The 6 ft 8 inch forward earned his place in the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year watchlist, according to the Cougars website.
Joseph Tugler's NIL deals
Joseph Tugler has signed an NIL deal with The Daspit Law Firm according to his On3 profile, as of March 2025.
Joseph Tugler's NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 8/30/23 | The Daspit Law Firm |
Joseph Tugler's notable NIL deals
The Daspit Law Firm
According to On3, Tugler signed an NIL deal with The Daspit Law Firm on August 30, 2023, a law firm located in the greater Houston area.
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