Outlook

Tyler Buchman was one of the most improved players this fall on field and in the weight room … Future is bright but will redshirt this spring.

Freshman Year 2023

Redshirted the 2023 season ...  Earned NJCAA All-Academic third-team with a GPA of between 3.60-3.79.

High School

Was a two-year starter for coach Tyler Kincaid at Blue Valley Southwest High School, Overland Park, Kan. … Graduated 2022 … Helped Timberwolves to back-to-back Kansas 5A State Championships … As a junior the team finished 22-3 setting a school record for wins … As a senior the Timberwolves posted a 19-6 mark while also capturing the Eastern Kansas League title … Earned two academic letters … Was a three-time principal’s honor roll recipient.

Personal

Born Tyler William Buchanan on March 3, 2004, in Kansas City, Kan. … Nickname is Tbuch … Son of Tom and Jody Buchman … Has two siblings; Paige and Jake … Major is undecided … Also recruited by Barton Community College and Iowa Western Community College … Favorite foods are steak and wings … Favorite fast food restaurant is Chipotle … Favorite restaurant is Freddy T’s … Favorite movie is Top Gun … Favorite sports movie is The Sandlot … Favorite music entertainer is Luke Combs … Favorite cartoon character is Sponge Bob Square Pants … Favorite athletes are Bobby Witt, Jr., Salvador Perez and Patrick Mahomes … Favorite sports teams are the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals … Greatest sports moment was hitting a home run and hitting the wall in another at bat in a conference game … Best player he has played against is BV Southwest teammate Charlie Christensen.