Tyler Ulis

Basketball player and coach for UK

Tyler Ulis - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 5th, 1996
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A basketball player and coach, played college basketball for the University of Kentucky from 2014 to 2016. During the 2015 season, led the team to a 38-0 record in the regular season and a spot in the Final Four. After college, played in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns from 2016 to 2018 and also had stints in the NBA G League. Transitioned into coaching and has contributed to player development.

Played for the University of Kentucky

Achieved a 38-0 record in 2015 season

Played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA

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