Tyler McKinley 2024 OH PF 6'8 commit

[BearKatz]

Huge News.... I missed it last night, just now watching his live commitment from yesterday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvY_Ie9Sq2w

[Lobot]

Follow up post commitment article from the weekend ($)

https://theathletic.com/4595150/2023...yler-mckinley/

[GoBearcats31]

USA Basketball U19 Trials: scouting the high school players in the field

https://247sports.com/college/basket...cot-211540311/

Adam Finkelstein: "Fresh of his commitment to Cincinnati, Tyler McKinley also looked good here. The structure of this setting is ideal for him, and also indicative of how well his game should translate to the next level, because of how well he operates in offensive structure. Specifically, his passing ability really stood out as he moved the ball from the high post and made some high-level finds with his back to the basket."

[Lobot]

Looking like he missed the cut down to 14. One cut down to 12 remaining for the U19 team

[GoBearcats31]

Tyler is #84 in the new Rivals 2024 rankings, a 4-spot slide (of course). He is the 10th rated PF in the class.

Tyler is rated higher by the other major recruiting sites/services, each of which will update at some point as well.

[GoBearcats31]

247's Brandon Jenkins identified Tyler as one of the standouts this morning at the Top 100 camp
https://twitter.com/BJenkins247/stat...95429187690498

[GoBearcats31]

Tyler moved UP one spot to 69 in ESPN 2024 rankings update. Nice.

[Dr.kenneth noisewater]

Tyler moved UP one spot to 69 in ESPN 2024 rankings update. Nice.

Lol. Perfect

[GoBearcats31]

https://www.on3.com/news/nbpa-top-10...op-performers/

Four-star PF Tyler McKinley (Link Academy/MO) is a work horse. A guy who goes about his business and plays within himself. The Cincinnati commitment is a good rebounder and he runs the floor pulling gravity in transition.

[GoBearcats31]

The “not never” part is confusing. I’m sure the writer meant “not ever”…

https://247sports.com/college/basket...23067/#2191573

While they definitely did not lead the camp in touches, the effort of Tyler McKinley, Thomas Sorber, and Morez Johnson was not in question. Each of the three had coaches in attendance and each staff member had to be impressed with the showings of their future players.

First starting with McKinley, the Cincinnati pledge's effort was not never in question. He played a selfless brand of basketball with a high motor. He sprinted the floor, finished plays offensively, and was the king of making the key extra pass. He always has been known for his versatility but playing his motor will help him secure early minutes in the Big-12 during the fall of next year.

[GoBearcats31]

https://www.on3.com/news/stock-up-nbpa-top-100-camp/

Four-star PF Tyler McKinley (Cincinnati)

There is something about a big man who does what you want big men to do. The little things like setting tough/sturdy screens, running from rim to rim every play, and banging on the glass, talking on multiple players for rebounds.

Cincinnati commitment Tyler McKinley did all of these things, and the production showed. McKinley played with a great motor. He has a strong frame – one capable of continuing to add good weight without losing mobility – with good length. His hands were excellent, both on the move and in traffic. He finished with touch, showed excellent passing acumen, and he defended. McKinley played with a confidence we have not seen from him in a while.

McKinley is the No. 62 player in the 2024 On3 150. Through four games at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, he has averaged a workmanlike 12.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 61.8 percent from the field.

[GoBearcats31]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals....s-in-the-rough

Wes Miller got it done, landing versatile 6-foot-8 forward Tyler McKinley in June. McKinley is an absolute workhorse on both ends of the floor, checking off multiple boxes and serving as the ultimate glue guy on a team. McKinley’s soft hands, great footwork and an unrelenting motor enable him to outwork and out-maneuver opposing bigs in the paint. McKinley, who checks in at No. 84 overall in the Rivals150, was a major reason why Link Academy (Mo.) won the GEICO Nationals title in April and because of the plethora of ways he can help a team win, will undoubtedly be an intricate piece for Miller the day he gets to campus.

[GoBearcats31]

Tyler moved up a bit to #58 in On3's new 2024 rankings https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/player/basketball/2024/

[Lobot]

Tyler McKinley will attend Winton Woods HS this season per Mike Dyer at WCPO.

[Carthage World]

Tyler McKinley will attend Winton Woods HS this season per Mike Dyer at WCPO.

Interesting choice given WW's lack of recent basketball success, but their new coach Mike Pilgrim is a reputable name in the local hoops scene, and TM's a smart kid so I trust his judgment.

Best of luck to him. I'm sure he's happy to be back home.