Newman University Athletics

As a Junior (2009-10):
Played in 23 games as a junior…Averaged 1.9 points and 1.3 rebounds per game…Scored a season-high nine points against Manhattan Christian College on Dec. 5, 2009.

As a Sophomore (Highland CC, 2008-09):
Was one of three HCC Scotties to finish with 13 points per game or better…Hit 42.7 percent of his shots from the field, and 41 percent from beyond the three-point arc…Also led the Scotties with 192 rebounds (51 offensive, 141 defensive) for an average of 6.2 rebounds per game.

As a Freshman (Highland CC, 2007-08):
Was one of four players on the Highland roster to average better than eight points per game, scoring 271 points over 31 games for an average of 8.7 points per game…Finished second on the team in rebounds (161) behind current NU teammate Brian Mokeski…Picked up 53 assists and 26 steals in his first season of collegiate basketball.

Augusta High School:
Graduated from Augusta High School in Augusta, Kan., where he played for coach Terry Taylor…Became the all-time assist leader at AHS and led the Orioles to Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League championships as a junior…Was named All-AVCTL his junior and senior seasons, while earning honorable mention All-State honors as a senior, the same year in which he was a McDonald’s All-American nominee.

Personal:
Born Oct. 30, 1988 in Wichita, Kan…Full name is Tyler Douglass Nordman…Son of Troy and Nancy Nordman…Majoring in Communication.