
Tyler Olden brings veteran depth, defense, and classroom-star professionalism to WKU
In the 2024-25 season, Western Kentucky guard Tyler Olden was a low-usage, spot-duty senior who appeared in nine games, scored eight total points, and chipped in two steals, including made threes against Campbellsville and Liberty. His real value is the stuff that doesn’t always light up a box score: he’s a 6-foot, 198-pound veteran with strong academics, a 3.33 GPA, and recognition for service and leadership, suggesting a reliable, team-first presence. If you need a polished depth guard who won’t hijack possessions and brings maturity, Olden is more “steady hand” than “headline hunter.”




