After a breakout season shooting nearly 45% from deep, the sharpshooting guard returns to the Power Four to bolster Porter Moser’s backcourt and hunt a potential starting role.
Former UCF guard Tyler Hendricks had a big season with Utah Valley State, making the move back to the power four, signing with Oklahoma.
Hendricks is the brother of current Memphis Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks and played with the Knights from 2022-2025.
After redshirting his freshman season, Hendricks made 14 appearances the following season, seeing limited action.
His sophomore season also got off to a slow start, before Hendricks made a statement during UCF's run to the College Basketball Crown Championship.
After averaging just 3.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game during the regular season, Hendricks took advantage of increased opportunities and minutes, jumping up to 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
Hendricks shot 53.6% from the field and 50% from deep across the four-game run, playing over 28 minutes in each matchup.
Against Oregon State, Hendricks recorded his first-career double-double, scoring a season-high 15 points and hauling in 10 rebounds.
The Fort Lauderdale, FL, product also added two steals and a block, filling up the stat sheet for the Knights in a 76-75 win.
Hendricks followed this up with 14 points against Cincinnati and 12 against Villanova to propel UCF to the championship game.
Following his strong tournament showing, Hendricks entered the transfer portal, committing to Utah Valley State.
Hendricks' brother played with the Jazz at the time, which allowed him to move closer to his former UCF teammate and grow in a larger role.
With the Wolverines, Hendricks averaged 11.8 points per game, shooting a scorching 44.8% from 3-point range.
Hendricks served as Utah Valley State's marksman, knocking down four or more long balls on six different occasions.
Late in the year, against UT Arlington, Hendricks made all seven of his shot attemtps, including four 3-pointers, scoring 18 points and hauling in seven rebounds to lead his team to an 81-60 win.
The Wolverines won the conference regular season championship, finishing with a 25-9 overall record.
Following his strong season, Hendricks once again entered the transfer portal, just recently announcing his decision to join the Sooners.
Oklahoma is coming off of a 21-16 season, finishing just 7-11 in conference play. High-octane guards like Hendricks have found success in Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser's system in the past, paving the way for a big season for Hendricks.
The Sooners also lost key guard production like Nigel Pack, leaving Hendricks with a potential starting role.
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