Former Purdue, Wake Forest Guard Commits to Cincinnati

Tyler Colvin joins Jerrod Calhoun's Bearcats after two seasons at Purdue and one at Wake Forest.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:49pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of navy blue, crimson red, and gold, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.A new era begins for the Cincinnati Bearcats as they welcome transfer guard Tyler Colvin to the roster under first-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun.Cincinnati Today

Former Purdue and Wake Forest guard Tyler Colvin has committed to join the Cincinnati Bearcats for the 2026-27 season. Colvin, who will be a senior next year, had his best college season in 2025-26, averaging 11.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Why it matters

Colvin's transfer to Cincinnati marks the first addition to the Bearcats' roster under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun, who was hired last month after the team parted ways with Wes Miller. Colvin's scoring ability and experience at the Division I level will be valuable assets for the Bearcats as they look to rebuild their program.

The details

Colvin, a 6-foot-5 guard, played two seasons at Purdue before transferring to Wake Forest for the 2025-26 campaign. With the Demon Deacons, he averaged 10.4 points per game in ACC play and was second on the team in scoring behind another guard, Juke Harris, who also entered the transfer portal.

  • Colvin announced his commitment to Cincinnati on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Colvin will be a senior for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Tyler Colvin

A former guard at Purdue and Wake Forest who has committed to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats for the 2026-27 season.

Jerrod Calhoun

The new head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, hired last month after the team parted ways with Wes Miller.

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What they’re saying

“Colvin's verbal commitment to Cincinnati marks the first transfer portal addition for Calhoun as Cincinnati's head coach.”

— Matthew Dietz, Author

The takeaway

Colvin's transfer to Cincinnati provides a much-needed scoring boost for the Bearcats as they look to rebuild under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun. His experience and production at the Division I level will be crucial in helping the team compete in the upcoming season.