Bryson Tiller (r) with Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry (btiller/ig)

"He was one of those guys who’d benefit on going straight to college": Hoops fans react to Bryson Tiller's early enrollment with Kansas Jayhawks

Modified Dec 17, 2024 19:12 GMT

Fans have praised Bryson Tiller's plan of enrolling early at Kansas. The Overtime Eilte power forward, ranked No. 29 in the Class of 2025 by ESPN, will link up with the Jayhawks in January and redshirt this season.

The No. 6-ranked power forward had narrowed his choices down to Indiana, Kansas, Auburn and Georgia Tech but ultimately chose KU, where he will play with the No. 2 overall prospect, Darryn Peterson, and 6-foot-8 power forward Samis Calderon.

Fans couldn't hide their excitement in a post shared by Recruit News on Instagram.

“Him and Peterson.. Whoa,” a user wrote.

“Understandable always thought he was one of those guys who’d benefit on going straight to college,” another posted.

Fans react to Bryson Tiller's Kansas Jayhawks commitment (RecruitNews/IG)

“I want to be with you everywhere….oh woahhhhhhh…..I want to be with you everywhere!” a fan wrote.

“Precious king,” another posted.

“Close enough welcome back ochai,” another wrote.

According to what Kansas coach Bill Self told the Kansas City Star, the plan will allow Bryson Tiller to get in some practice and learn from some veterans, including Dajuan Harris Jr., KJ Adams and Hunter Dickinson.

The No. 8 Jayhawks (8-2) have secured wins over the likes of North Carolina, Michigan State, Duke and NC State, while losing to Creighton and Missouri.

Bryson Tiller rocking high school

Bryson Tiller may be a four-star prospect, but the 6-9 Atlanta native is one of the best power forwards in his class.

Before moving to Overtime Elite, he averaged 12.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game in his freshman year at Pace Academy.

In his sophomore year at Overtime, Tiller averaged 22.9 ppg, 5.7 apg, 8.6 rpg and 2.1 spg. In the 23-24 season, Tiller averaged 12.2 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 2.1 stpg and 1.6 blocks across 28.1 minutes per game, shooting 46.1% from the field, 68.5% from the free throw line and 20% (4 for 20) from 3-point range.