Syracuse Transfer Tyler Betsey Commits to BYU Basketball

Betsey is a 6'8 forward who can shoot the three-pointer

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:59pm

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On Monday, Syracuse transfer Tyler Betsey committed to join the BYU Basketball program. Betsey is a 6'8 forward who shot 40.7% from three-point range last season at Syracuse, averaging 1.6 made threes per game despite playing only 18 minutes per contest.

Why it matters

BYU head coach Kevin Young has prioritized adding shooting to the roster through the transfer portal, and Betsey fits that mold as one of the better three-point shooters in the ACC last season. Betsey's addition provides depth and shooting at the forward position for the Cougars.

The details

Betsey comes to BYU with two years of eligibility remaining after playing one season at Cincinnati and the past year at Syracuse. As a freshman at Cincinnati, he averaged 3.3 points in 11.2 minutes per game, shooting 32.1% from three. Last year at Syracuse, he came off the bench and averaged 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game, shooting an impressive 40.7% from three-point range.

  • Betsey committed to BYU on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • Betsey played against BYU twice as a freshman at Cincinnati in the 2024-25 season, averaging 2 points per game.

The players

Tyler Betsey

A 6'8 forward who transferred from Syracuse to BYU, Betsey is known for his three-point shooting ability after making 40.7% of his threes last season.

Kevin Young

The head coach of the BYU Basketball program, Young has prioritized adding shooting to the roster through the transfer portal.

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What’s next

Betsey will provide depth and shooting at the forward position for BYU, and the Cougars will likely continue to be active in the transfer portal to round out next year's roster.

The takeaway

BYU's addition of Syracuse transfer Tyler Betsey, a 6'8 forward who shot 40.7% from three-point range last season, aligns with the program's focus on adding shooting talent through the transfer portal under head coach Kevin Young.