High School Star Adapting to College with Leadership Spark
Ty Runyan, a guard for the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs in the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference, is averaging 3.0 PTS, 0.5 REB, and 1.5 AST per game in the 2025-26 season with a 22.2% FG%, ranking him among the conference's top assist providers at around 3.3 APG.[3][4][5] A former McMinn County high school phenom named District 5-4A Player of the Year for leading his team to a title, he's bringing proven clutch leadership and Scholar Athlete poise to college hoops.[2] Care about him for his winning pedigree and facilitator smarts—perfect fit for teams needing a gritty, team-first guard with upside as he sharpens his shot.
