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2021-22 (Redshirt): He was awarded a scholarship on Jan. 19 as Semi Ojeleye, 2017 AAC Player of the Year and current member of the Los Angeles Clippers, delivered a recorded message to the team after practice and announced the news. 

Dallas Morning News: SMU walk-on Tyler  Lundblade earned a scholarship, but Tim  Jankovich knows there’s more to come

Awarded Scholarship On Jan. 19 In A Message Delivered By 2017 AAC Player of the Year Semi  Ojeleye



Prep: Lundblade is a McDonald’s All-American nominee that averaged 10.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and hit 45% from three in 2020-21 at Greensboro Day School in North Carolina. He was an all-conference honoree that helped the team to a 24-6 record. The Dallas native spent his first three prep seasons at Grapevine Faith Christian School where he averaged 22.7 points in his career. In 2019-20 at GFCS, he averaged 28.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He was named TAPPS District 1-5A MVP, 5A All-State and selected to the All-State Tournament Team after helping the Lions reach the 5A State semifinals.

Personal: His father, Kirk, played basketball at SMU from 1980-84. His brother, Brad, is in the NFL and with the Seattle Seahawks and has also had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.

“Tyler is an outstanding competitor that will add toughness, physicality, and versatility to our team. He is an elite shooter with tremendous work ethic and character. We are thrilled to have Tyler joining our program.” - Tim Jankovich