Tyler Eckstein is in his third year with Furman Athletics Development and seventh overall working with Furman Athletics. Recently promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Development, he previously served as Director of Athletics Development Operations and Coordinator of Athletics Development Operations after transitioning to the development team in 2023 following four seasons with the Furman men’s basketball program.
The Durham, N.C., native began his career with the Paladins in 2019 as Video and Analytics Coordinator for men’s basketball and was later promoted to Director of Basketball Operations in 2022. During his tenure with the basketball program, Furman achieved historic success — highlighted by the 2022–23 season, which saw the Paladins win the Southern Conference regular-season title, capture the program’s first SoCon Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980, and record their first NCAA Tournament victory since 1974 with a 68–67 upset of ACC champion Virginia in the first round.
A 2019 Furman graduate with a degree in business administration, Eckstein’s involvement with Furman Athletics began as a student, serving as the men’s basketball head team manager from 2015–19. He was awarded the Unsung Hero Award by the Furman Shucker Leadership Institute, which is presented annually to students who, through their behind-the-scenes involvement, exemplify a commitment to enhancing campus life.
