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Former Marquette star Tyler Kolek plays in G League/NBA doubleheader
Former Marquette star Tyler Kolek plays in G League/NBA doubleheader
Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Tyler Kolek is a well-known basketball junkie.
The guard's all-consuming passion for hoops is a big reason why the Marquette men's basketball coaches were bullish on Kolek's potential when he was an overlooked transfer from George Mason in 2021. That bet paid off when Kolek became a two-time All-American for the Golden Eagles.
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That hasn't changed now that Kolek is a few seasons into a professional career.
Kolek had an incredible day on March 22 while playing a rare basketball doubleheader.
First, he scored a career-high 42 points and handed out 11 assists in a home game for the Westchester Knicks of the G League. Since that was an afternoon game just outside of New York, Kolek had time to rush over to Madison Square Garden to join the parent club for an NBA game against the Washington Wizards .
The 24-year old showed why he is a fan favorite among the Knicks faithful , banging in three 3-pointers and scoring 11 points in just five minutes in the fourth quarter of a blowout win.
Kolek has pulled off the doubleheader before. In January 2025 , he had 36 points and 11 assists for Westchester, then played 12 minutes for the Knicks that evening.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) scores on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville guard Shamar Wright (4) during the first half of their game on November 9, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (22) pass over Georgetown Hoyas center Malcolm Wilson (32) and forward Kobe Clark (24) during the first half at Capital One Arena on Jan. 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Tyler Kolek (22) of the Marquette Golden Eagles collides with Javan Johnson (1) of the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half at Fiserv Forum on January 11, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) finds a way around St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of their game on March 5, 2022 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots the ball against Zach Edey (15) of the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half of the game at Mackey Arena on November 15, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) lays the ball up while being fouled by Chicago State Cougars guard Wesley Cardet Jr. (1) during the second half on November 26, 2022, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) defends against Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) during the first half of their game on December 3, 2022 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) scores on Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during the first half of their game on December 16, 2022 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) finds an open man despite the efforts of Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (1) during the first half of their game on December 27, 2022 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) knocks the ball away from Villanova forward Brandon Slater (34) during the second half of their game Wednesday February 1, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Marquette beat Villanova 73-64.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) finds an open man while being defended by DePaul center Nick Ongenda (14) during the first half of their game Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee Wis.
Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles drives the baseline as he is guarded by Lazar Stefanovic (10) of the UCLA Bruins during the first half of the game at SimpliFi Arena on November 20, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) scores during the second half of their game on December 6, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) scores on Georgetown guard Wayne Bristol Jr. (31) during the first half of their game on December 22, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) misses a shot during the first half of their game against Creighton on December 30, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) passes the ball to forward Oso Ighodaro (13) during the second half of their game on December 30, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles looks to pass the ball in the first half against the Butler Bulldogs at Fiserv Forum on January 10, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) reacts after scoring a basket in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Villanova Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (1) defenses against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) during the first half of their game on Jan. 15, 2024, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Seton Hall Pirates guard Al-Amir Dawes (2) and Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) dive for a loose ball during the first half at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles dribbles the ball against Dylan Addae-Wusu (0 )of the Seton Hall Pirates in the first half at Fiserv Forum on January 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) passes the ball to forward David Joplin (23) during the second half against Seton Hall at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots over Tyler Burton (23) of the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Finneran Pavilion on January 30, 2024 in Villanova, Pa.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) scores on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville guard Shamar Wright (4) during the first half of their game on November 9, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) scores on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville guard Shamar Wright (4) during the first half of their game on November 9, 2021 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (22) pass over Georgetown Hoyas center Malcolm Wilson (32) and forward Kobe Clark (24) during the first half at Capital One Arena on Jan. 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Tyler Kolek (22) of the Marquette Golden Eagles collides with Javan Johnson (1) of the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half at Fiserv Forum on January 11, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) finds a way around St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of their game on March 5, 2022 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots the ball against Zach Edey (15) of the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half of the game at Mackey Arena on November 15, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) lays the ball up while being fouled by Chicago State Cougars guard Wesley Cardet Jr. (1) during the second half on November 26, 2022, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) defends against Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) during the first half of their game on December 3, 2022 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) scores on Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during the first half of their game on December 16, 2022 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) finds an open man despite the efforts of Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (1) during the first half of their game on December 27, 2022 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) knocks the ball away from Villanova forward Brandon Slater (34) during the second half of their game Wednesday February 1, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Marquette beat Villanova 73-64.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) finds an open man while being defended by DePaul center Nick Ongenda (14) during the first half of their game Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee Wis.
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Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles drives the baseline as he is guarded by Lazar Stefanovic (10) of the UCLA Bruins during the first half of the game at SimpliFi Arena on November 20, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) scores during the second half of their game on December 6, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) scores on Georgetown guard Wayne Bristol Jr. (31) during the first half of their game on December 22, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) misses a shot during the first half of their game against Creighton on December 30, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) passes the ball to forward Oso Ighodaro (13) during the second half of their game on December 30, 2023 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles looks to pass the ball in the first half against the Butler Bulldogs at Fiserv Forum on January 10, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) reacts after scoring a basket in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Villanova Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (1) defenses against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) during the first half of their game on Jan. 15, 2024, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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Seton Hall Pirates guard Al-Amir Dawes (2) and Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) dive for a loose ball during the first half at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles dribbles the ball against Dylan Addae-Wusu (0 )of the Seton Hall Pirates in the first half at Fiserv Forum on January 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) passes the ball to forward David Joplin (23) during the second half against Seton Hall at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Tyler Kolek (11) of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots over Tyler Burton (23) of the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Finneran Pavilion on January 30, 2024 in Villanova, Pa.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Former Marquette star Tyler Kolek plays in G League/NBA doubleheader
