Tyler Lundblade shares his unbelievable journey from a college walk-on to becoming one of the most efficient shooters in the nation and signing with Tennessee.In this episode:We sit down with Tyler Lundblade, the definition of a self-made basketball star. Tyler opens up about the brutal reality of playing only 52 minutes in his first three years of college basketball across SMU and TCU. He shares the heartbreaking moment he realized his career might be over, the relentless self-belief that kept him going, and how his faith guided him through the darkest days of the transfer portal. Tyler breaks down his breakout season at Belmont, leading Division 1 in free-throw percentage (93.4%), and his massive decision to transfer to Tennessee to play for legendary coach Rick Barnes. We also dive into the incredible spiritual culture at Tennessee, the ministry ideas he has planned with Coach Barnes, and how his brother's NFL journey inspired his own resilience.About Tyler Lundblade:Role: College Basketball Player (Tennessee Volunteers)Known for: Incredible journey from walk-on to MVC Player of the Year, elite shooting efficiency, and unwavering faith.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: The Self-Made Star Tyler Lundblade02:15 - How to Survive Playing 52 Minutes in 3 Years05:30 - The Lowest Point: Getting Cut and Begging to Walk On09:45 - The Breakthrough at Belmont: Earning His Spot13:20 - How to Shoot 93.4% from the Free Throw Line18:00 - Finding Confidence When You Aren't Playing21:30 - Learning Resilience from His Brother’s NFL Journey25:10 - Entering the Transfer Portal & The First Call from Rick Barnes30:45 - Why the Spiritual Culture at Tennessee Was the Perfect Fit35:20 - Ministry Plans with Coach Barnes & Giving Back40:15 - The Defining Moments of Tyler's Faith Journey44:30 - Bringing Elite Shooting to Tennessee’s Elite Defense49:00 - Why Tennessee is a National Championship Contender53:15 - The Phone Call Committing to Coach Barnes56:30 - Tyler Lundblade’s Legacy On and Off the Court🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/mP-4lDKZnvs?si=Ly0JMbei_ygbX5DBConnect With Zach and The SchuZ Show Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@zachschumaker/featuredFollow Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/The SchuZ Show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschuzshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSchuZShow/About The SchuZ Show: The SchuZ Show delivers unfiltered boxing news, fight predictions, and elite basketball analysis. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we go beyond the headlines with deep-dive interviews, NBA breakdowns, and college recruiting updates. Join the movement for real sports talk where it’s First Jesus Then Family Over Everything. Subscribe for daily coverage.Check out my other shows: Path of the Cross Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags:#TylerLundblade #TheSchuZShow #TennesseeBasketball #VolsHoops #RickBarnes #CollegeBasketball #TransferPortal #BelmontBasketball #NCAAHoops #FaithAndSports #BasketballJourney