Kyle Layton brings shot volume, spacing, and steady backcourt production to Eastern Illinois
Layton is a 6-foot guard who projects as a useful **floor-spacing transfer** for Eastern Illinois after averaging **8.2 points**, **2.3 rebounds**, and **1.8 assists** in 2024-25 while starting 30 games at Tennessee Tech.[9][5] His calling card is the 3-ball: he made **61 threes** last season and ranked **eighth in the OVC** in three-pointers made, a sign he can stretch defenses and create room for teammates.[9] He also showed growth from his freshman year and has already earned OVC Freshman of the Week honors, suggesting a player with reliable role-player value rather than empty stats.[9]
