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Former Villanova Forward Tyler Burton Signs With the Memphis Hustle

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor

March 12, 2025

Tyler Burton averaged 7.5 points and 6.1 rebounds in 33 games for the Wildcats.

Former Villanova forward Tyler Burton signed with the Memphis Hustle on Wednesday, March 12. The Hustle is the G League Affiliate of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.

Burton spent one season as a Wildcat after transferring from Richmond in the 2023-24 offseason for his final season of collegiate basketball.

At Villanova, he started in 33 of the team’s 34 games, averaging 7.5 points and 6.1 rebounds.

Welcome to the Hustle, @Tyler_Burton1 〽️ pic.twitter.com/wFoLbMRoen

— Memphis Hustle (@MemphisHustle) March 12, 2025

Following Villanova’s postseason exit in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), Burton declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. In the process of preparing for the draft, he injured his knee.

It forced him to go through rehab, which he returned to Richmond for help.

Now Burton is back to full health and ready to continue his pursuit of a professional basketball career. He will join familiar names on the Hustle including former University of Connecticut guard and national champion Cam Spencer.

Butron will join six other Wildcats – Cole Swider, Jermaine Samuels, Justin Moore, Caleb Daniels, Mark Armstrong, Ryan Arcidiacono — that currently play in the G League.

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Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor

Dylan Johnson is currently serving his first year as one of the two Villanovan Co-Sports Editors. He is currently pursuing a major in Communications with a specialization in journalism. Dylan is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA. Dylan’s passion for journalism is driven by storytelling. At The Villanovan, he wants to discover and tell the stories that might otherwise go untold. Dylan is a hard worker who is always looking for the next article to write. He is a diehard Philadelphia sports fan and will never miss an Eagles game. He can always be found at a Villanova game, whether it be in a press box, on the sidelines, or in the stands. When he is not spending hours in the Finn’s media room, Dylan can be found enjoying runs around campus.