OREM — Utah Valley University men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips has announced the signing of UCF transfer Tyler Hendricks. The 6-foot-6 guard joins the Wolverines after spending the past three seasons at UCF, including a breakout redshirt sophomore campaign in 2024-25.

"We're excited to welcome Tyler to the Wolverine family," said Phillips. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from his time in the Big 12, and we expect him to have an immediate impact in all facets of the game. His superpower is his versatility—he can play multiple positions and score at all three levels."

After returning from an early-season injury last season, Hendricks made his first career start against Kansas State (Feb. 26) and became a key piece during UCF's run to the championship game at the inaugural College Basketball Crown postseason tournament. He averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over the four-game stretch, shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 50 percent from three. Hendricks scored in double figures in three of those games, including a career-high 15 points and 10 rebounds against Oregon State to record his first career double-double.

Hendricks appeared in 40 career games at UCF, averaging 3.0 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from beyond the arc. He played in 26 games with eight starts in 2024-25, averaging career highs of 3.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 combined steals and blocks per game.

As a redshirt freshman in 2023-24, he saw action in 14 games, averaging 2.6 points and 1.1 rebounds while shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from deep. He made his collegiate debut in the season opener against FIU, scoring seven points and pulling down four rebounds.

Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hendricks prepped at Calvary Christian Academy where he helped lead his team to back-to-back Florida 3A state championships. A three-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals, he is the twin brother of Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks, who was selected ninth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Tyler Hendricks will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.