Tyler Bey, Colorado
*Stats provided as of 3/7/20
Colorado forward Tyler Bey is one of my favorite players in all of college basketball. He’s under the radar, but Bey has been a steady force during his three years at Colorado. He projects to be a plus defender at the next level who can provide energy off the bench.
On the season, Bey is averaging 13.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals while shooting 52 percent from the floor and 43 percent from three. He’s only made 13 three-pointers on the season, but he’s shown more confidence from outside.
I love Bey’s rebounding, I love Bey’s defense and I love Bey’s energy. If he can continue to make strides as a shooter, it will open up a lot of things for him on the offensive end. His ability on both sides of the court should draw interest from teams picking late in the first round.
Bey is also very versatile and can play and guard multiple different positions. I can see him playing some small-ball five in the future, but the power and small forward positions is where he’s most comfortable.
Bey won’t wow you with his game, and he doesn’t have as much upside compared to other players, but he’s just a solid, fundamental option on both ends.