C.J. Walker - College Basketball News & Rumors

Commits to TCU Walker announced on his personal Twitter page that he has committed to TCU for the 2024-25 season,

Impact Walker spent the last four seasons playing for UCF, and he averaged 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 2023-24. He has one final year of college eligibility, and he'll use that chance to play his final NCAA campaign with the Horned Frogs.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies solid production Walker closed Wednesday's 77-71 victory over Oklahoma State with 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes.

Impact Walker drained both three-point attempts as he was one of four Golden Knights in double-figures. He's now posted at least 10 points in four games this season while contributing at least five rebounds in eight of 14 games played. Since returning from a three-game hiatus, Walker has played in six games, starting five of them with averages of 7.3 points and 5.8 boards over 22.2 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Walker (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Oklahoma, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It'll be the third straight game Walker's missed. The senior forward's averaging 6.9 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes this season. Thierno Sylla will likely get another start in Walker's absence.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Baylor Walker (undisclosed) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Baylor, Andrew Cherico of Sideline Sports Network reports.

Impact Walker wasn't able to go last time out on Saturday against Cincinnati either. There has been no word on what type of injury Walker is dealing with. Walker had started the previous fives games and was averaging 6.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Walker is watching the team go through early warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what's holding Walker from playing after he's started each of the last five games for the Knights. The team now figures to be down two starters with Walker and Shemarri Allen both sidelined with respective injuries. Look for Omar Payne and Antwann Jones to step up in their absence.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11

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Out indefinitely Walker (knee) is out indefinitely, according to Matt Murschel of The Orlando Sentinel & Tribune.

Impact Walker's knee required surgery. While the injury is not "season-ending" for him, he does not have a return date. Jaylin Sellers, DeMarr Langford and Omar Payne were Central Florida's starting frontcourt Monday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Walker (leg) is expected to sit out the Golden Knights' 2022-23 season remaining, their official website reports.

Impact Walker has two options available after March. He could play as a fifth-year senior or graduate without playing collegiate basketball again. Across the ongoing season, Walker averaged 5.0 points and 3.5 rebounds.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Sunday Walker did not play during Central Florida's 80-77 win Sunday versus Samford.

Impact Walker sat out three of Central Florida's four games played in between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4. All absences are due to the same injury, which is undisclosed. Central Florida's head coach Johnny Dawkins said Walker could return during December but should be considered out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said that Walker (undisclosed) will be available to play Sunday versus Miami, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Walker has been out the past two games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-8 senior started 19 of his 30 games for the Knights last season, though he's averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in just three games off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Walker (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game versus Evansville, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Walker will miss his second consecutive game Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. The senior forward's next chance to play will be Sunday's matchup with Miami.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Santa Clara Walker did not play during the Knights' 57-50 win Sunday against Santa Clara.

Impact Walker's admission is a surprise, considering he played 29 minutes against Oklahoma State on Friday. His next playing opportunity is Wednesday versus Evansville.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said Walker is available for Friday's game versus Florida State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Walker missed the team's season opener Monday while recovering from an undisclosed injury but is available Friday. Walker averaged 8.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.3 minutes across 30 games last season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday's opener Walker (undisclosed) is out for Monday's contest against UNC Asheville, Jason Beede of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The senior forward is still recovering from an undisclosed injury but should be cleared to return soon. Tyem Martin and Lahat Thioune figure to see increased playing time with Walker on the sidelines. Walker's next chance to return comes Friday against Florida State.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from injury UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said Friday that Walker (undisclosed) is "still in the process of returning" but shouldn't be out long, Jason Beede of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walker is unlikely to play in Monday's season opener versus UNC-Asheville as he still has not been cleared to return. However, it appears that the senior big man isn't expected to be out for an extended period. Walker is slated to be the team's starting power forward this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

Moved to bench Tuesday Walker had seven points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 71-66 victory over Wichita State.

Impact After starting the previous two games, Walker was moved back to his bench role as of late. Walker started in 11 of 13 games to start the season, but has only started in four games since. Walker is second on the team in rebounds per game (5.6).

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts just one field goal in win Walker provided five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds over 22 minutes during Saturday's 68-66 victory over Tulane.

Impact Walker was only able to make one of his four field goal attempts Saturday, converting from deep. The junior forward has started in 11 games for the Knights this season, but hasn't found himself back in the starting lineup since Jan 5 against Temple. Walker is averaging 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 26.0 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench against UM Walker will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Michigan, Michigan beat writer Dylan Burkhardt reports.

Impact Walker has started all but one game that he has played in this season. Isiah Adams will get the start in his place, but Walker should still see around 20 minutes or so off the bench.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's C.J. Walker thrills, kills bettors with bad beat 3-pointer at Big Ten tournament buzzer Mar. 15—COLUMBUS, Ohio — C.J. Walker's 3-pointer at the buzzer of Sunday's Big Ten championship game had no impact on whether Ohio State won...

MARCH 15, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ohio State’s C.J. Walker thrills, kills bettors with bad beat 3-pointer at Big Ten tournament buzzer Ohio State guard C.J. Walker hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer of the Big Ten tournament championship loss to Illinois, cutting the final margin...

MARCH 14, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Out for regular-season finale Walker (foot) won't play in Thursday's regular-season finale versus East Carolina, Brian Murphy of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Walker was spotted in a boot prior to Tuesday's game against Tulsa, so it's possible he won't be available again in the near future. The sophomore will have a full week to rest up before the American Tournament kicks off March 11.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in boot Walker was spotted in a boot ahead of Tuesday's game against Tulsa, Jason Beede of 247Sports reports.

Impact Walker had emerged as a major contributor for the Knights recently, averaging 14.7 points and 8.3 rebounds over the last three games. Unfortunately, it looks like the big man has at least one absence on tap and he's running low on chances to return with only one more game remaining before the conference tournament.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first double-double Walker had 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Sunday's 69-68 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Even with Brandon Mahan (ankle) back in the lineup), Walker managed to set a career-high rebounding total en route to his most productive fantasy day of the season. The center position has been tough to fill for UCF since it was announced Collin Smith would be sitting out the season for personal reasons, but Walker has been an adequate fill-in, averaging 6.2 points and 4.7 rebounds on the season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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