“Tyler Kolek is a stud. He can score at all three levels. He’s a very dangerous shooter with an extremely quick release. The bigger the game, the better he played.”

Lamar Reddicks

Head Coach - Head coach of Milton Academy

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior guard averaged 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game this past season, leading the Dragons (16-9) to the New England Prep School Athletic Council Class B Tournament quarterfinals. A transfer from Cumberland High, where he was an All-State selection a year ago, Kolek was the MVP of the Independent School League and a NEPSAC Class B All-Star this season.

Academic Achievement

Kolek has maintained a B average in the classroom and represents one of the state’s top academic candidates in meeting the Gatorade award’s broad criteria. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Kolek has volunteered locally with the Boys and Girls Club and as a youth basketball coach.