Derrick Walker - College Basketball News & Rumors

Approaches double-double in win Walker totaled 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 74-73 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Walker had inconsistent production for the Cornhuskers for most of the year, but he closed out the regular season with double-digit scoring totals in three of his final four appearances. He also hauled in at least five rebounds in each of the final nine regular-season games. He averaged 8.7 points and 6.9 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game across those nine appearances and will attempt to remain productive to begin the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Wisconsin seeks 25th victory this season in matchup with Nebraska

No. 10 Wisconsin will look for its 25th win of the season when the Badgers face the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Freshman McGowens powers Nebraska past Penn State 93-70

Freshman Bryce McGowens poured in 25 points and Nebraska rolled to a 93-70 victory over Penn State

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Productive against Nittany Lions Walker posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists over 27 minutes during Sunday's 93-70 victory over Penn State.

Impact Although the Cornhuskers had little trouble picking up the win Sunday, Walker's playing time remained consistent. As a result, he scored in double figures for the fifth time in his last eight appearances. Across that span, he's averaged 8.6 points and 6.4 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Gophers Walker logged 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 78-65 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Walker didn't have excessive shot volume Wednesday, but he was perfect from the floor while shooting 75 percent from the charity stripe. He's now posted double-digit scoring totals in two of his last three appearances and has averaged 9.0 points and 4.7 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska tops Minnesota 78-65 for 1st Big Ten win of season

Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and Nebraska picked up its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 78-65 victory over Minnesota

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Michigan takes on Nebraska following Dickinson's 25-point game

Michigan takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Hunter Dickinson scored 25 points in Michigan's 83-67 loss to the Michigan State Spartans

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Modest results in loss Walker finished with four points (2-6 FG), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 73-65 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Walker shot just 33.3 percent from the floor during Thursday's matchup, and he was held to a single-digit scoring total for a third consecutive game. However, he was relatively productive in rebounds and assists prior to fouling out. The junior is now averaging 9.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 26.2 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier's 29 helps No. 25 Illinois hold off Nebraska 81-71

Trent Frazier scored a season-high 29 points, Kofi Cockburn had his eighth straight double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 25 Illinois held off struggling Nebraska f...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Ron Harper Jr. keys Rutgers in rout of Nebraska, 93-65

Ron Harper Jr. scored 29 points and led five players in double-figure scoring as Rutgers routed Nebraska 93-65 for its fourth straight win

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 10 Michigan State tops Nebraska 79-67 for 8th win in row

Freshman Max Christie scored a season-high 21 points and Gabe Brown had 14 points to help No. 10 Michigan State pull away and beat Nebraska 79-67 for its eighth win in a row

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs double-double vs. Ohio State Walker finished with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 overtime loss to Ohio State.

Impact Walker made 60 percent of his field goal attempts in Sunday's narrow defeat and posted his third double-double of the season. He's been productive across the last four games and has averaged 10.5 points and 8.3 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per contest during that time.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Branham has big night, No. 13 Ohio State gets OT win

Freshman Malaki Branham scored 35 points, Jamari Wheeler made two 3-pointers early in overtime and No. 13 Ohio State beat Nebraska 87-79 Sunday night

JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Nebraska on the Verge snaps skid beating Kennesaw St.

Keisei Tominaga scored 18 points and Alonzo Verge Jr. scored 16 with 12 assists and Nebraska beat Kennesaw State 88-74

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Pack's 15 points spark Kansas State past Nebraska, 67-58

Nijel Pack scored 15 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished five assists, sparking Kansas State to a 67-58 win over Nebraska

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Walker (knee) will remain in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Kansas State, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Walker was apparently dealing with a minor knee injury ahead of Sunday's game but remained hopeful he'd be able to play. The 6-9 junior will make his 12th consecutive start to open up the season, as he's averaging 9.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to play despite knee issue Walker hopes to play Saturday despite dealing with a minor knee issue, Robin Washut of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Walker has been a key piece for the Huskers early in the season and is coming off of his second double-double of the campaign, so it would certainly be helpful if the Huskers have his services Sunday. Official word on his status should surface prior to the opening tip.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in loss Walker finished Saturday's 99-68 loss to Auburn with 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Walker was limited to just nine points across his last two appearances, but he bounced back by converting each of his four attempts from the floor Saturday. He now has two double-doubles in the last four games and is averaging 9.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per contest this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double in loss Walker contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals across 49 minutes during Wednesday's 104-100 4OT loss to North Carolina State...

Impact Walker saw plenty of playing time in Wednesday's 4OT loss, and he scored in double figures for a fifth consecutive game. During that time, he's averaged 14.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Effective against Tennessee State Walker amassed 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-6 FT), six rebounds and one block across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 79-73 win over Tennessee State.

Impact Walker has remained in the starting five for each of the first six games of the season, and he's now scored in double figures in three consecutive games. During his second season with the Cornhuskers, the 24-year-old is averaging 9.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska holds off Tennessee State late, wins 79-73

Bryce McGowens hit five free throws in the final 70 seconds as Nebraska held on to post a 79-73 win over Tennessee State

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

McGowens with 18, Nebraska cruises past Southern 82-59

Bryce McGowens scored 18 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, leading four players into double-figure scoring as Nebraska defeated Southern 82-59

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Walker paces Nebraska in 78-60 win over Idaho State

Derrick Walker scored 14 points making all five of his shot attempts and Nebraska beat Idaho State 78-60

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Productive in win Walker finished Friday's 74-65 win over Sam Houston State with seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes.

Impact Walker served exclusively as a starter for the Cornhuskers last year, and he's remained in a similar role to begin the 2021-22 campaign. The junior's scoring output has been limited by a low shot volume, but he's secured eight rebounds in each of his first two appearances of the season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hoiberg believes this is season Nebraska will show progress

Fred Hoiberg’s first two teams at Nebraska combined for just 14 wins

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

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