11/11/2026 8:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Liberty men's basketball team and head coach Ritchie McKay have announced the signing of three-star recruit Ty Cobb for the 2027-28 academic year.
Cobb is a 6-3 guard from Baxter, Tenn. who currently attends Upperman High School.
"Ty Cobb is a terrific player and fabulous person. He comes from a great program and has a wonderful family," McKay said. "He brings toughness and completeness to our backcourt. He's going to have a really terrific career at Liberty. We're elated about his decision to be a part of our family."
Cobb is a three-star recruit according to 247Sports and On3 and the fifth-highest rated prospect in the state of Tennessee.
Cobb was named Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 3A Mr. Basketball as a junior. Also a Class 3A all-state selection, the guard averaged 29.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game while leading his team a State Final Four appearance. Cobb and the Upperman Bees were both district and region champs.
As a sophomore for Upperman, Cobb averaged 27.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.0 apg and 2.3 spg for a 31-3 Bees squad which won the Class 3A state title and earned a district title. He was named State Tournament MVP, Class 3A Mr. Basketball and Class 3A all-state.
Cobb enjoyed a strong freshman season as well, being named Class 3A all-state while averaging 19.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 4.5 apg for a 30-win Upperman squad which made the State Final Four and claimed region and district crowns.
Cobb also played for STARS Basketball UAA.
He is the first announced signee for the Flames.
Cobb is a 6-3 guard from Baxter, Tenn. who currently attends Upperman High School.
"Ty Cobb is a terrific player and fabulous person. He comes from a great program and has a wonderful family," McKay said. "He brings toughness and completeness to our backcourt. He's going to have a really terrific career at Liberty. We're elated about his decision to be a part of our family."
Cobb is a three-star recruit according to 247Sports and On3 and the fifth-highest rated prospect in the state of Tennessee.
Cobb was named Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 3A Mr. Basketball as a junior. Also a Class 3A all-state selection, the guard averaged 29.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game while leading his team a State Final Four appearance. Cobb and the Upperman Bees were both district and region champs.
As a sophomore for Upperman, Cobb averaged 27.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.0 apg and 2.3 spg for a 31-3 Bees squad which won the Class 3A state title and earned a district title. He was named State Tournament MVP, Class 3A Mr. Basketball and Class 3A all-state.
Cobb enjoyed a strong freshman season as well, being named Class 3A all-state while averaging 19.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 4.5 apg for a 30-win Upperman squad which made the State Final Four and claimed region and district crowns.
Cobb also played for STARS Basketball UAA.
He is the first announced signee for the Flames.
Welcome to the Family, Ty!?? https://t.co/wa8SxKh7bq
— Liberty Men's Basketball (@LibertyMBB) November 11, 2026
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