Oklahoma Lands Sharpshooter Out of the Transfer Portal

Tyler Hendricks, a 6-6 guard, joins the Sooners after a strong season at Utah Valley.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:59pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting a basketball player shooting a 3-pointer, with the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant orange, blue, and green colors.The Sooners' new sharpshooter Tyler Hendricks will provide a much-needed scoring punch as the team looks to build on last season's success.Fort Lauderdale Today

Oklahoma has added Utah Valley guard Tyler Hendricks to its roster through the transfer portal. Hendricks, a 6-foot-6 sharpshooter, averaged 11.8 points per game and shot 44.8% from 3-point range for the Wolverines last season. He began his college career at UCF before transferring to Utah Valley for the 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters

The addition of Hendricks provides a much-needed scoring punch for the Sooners, who lost several key players to the transfer portal this offseason. Head coach Porter Moser is looking to build on Oklahoma's success last season, and Hendricks' ability to stretch the floor and knock down perimeter shots will be a valuable asset.

The details

Hendricks, a 3-star recruit out of high school, spent his first two seasons at UCF before transferring to Utah Valley for the 2025-26 campaign. With the Wolverines, he started 28 games and averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. He shot an impressive 44.8% from 3-point range on 4.8 attempts per contest, and 49.2% overall from the field.

  • Hendricks signed with Oklahoma on April 17, 2026.

The players

Tyler Hendricks

A 6-foot-6 guard who spent the 2025-26 season at Utah Valley, where he averaged 11.8 points per game and shot 44.8% from 3-point range.

Porter Moser

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team.

Lucas McKay

The new general manager of the Oklahoma Sooners basketball program, who joined from Clemson earlier this month.

Roger Denny

The new athletic director of the University of Oklahoma, who said providing more resources for the basketball program would be a priority.

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What they’re saying

“It's my job to ensure that our resources match our expectations. We haven't held up our end of that bargain. From NIL to staffing and beyond, we're going to fix that.”

— Roger Denny, Athletic Director, University of Oklahoma

What’s next

The Sooners will look to integrate Hendricks into their lineup and continue building their roster for the upcoming season, as they aim to build on their success from last year.

The takeaway

The addition of sharpshooter Tyler Hendricks is a significant boost for the Oklahoma Sooners, as they look to replace key departures and provide head coach Porter Moser with the necessary resources to continue the program's upward trajectory.