Jarace Walker - College Basketball News & Rumors

Grabs seven rebounds Walker contributed 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Sunday's 67-65 win over Memphis.

Impact Walker was able to be a dominant force in the paint, grabbing three offensive rebounds while also blocking a pair of shots in Sunday's win. Over the last two games, Walker has combined for 16 rebounds, including seven offensive rebounds. Walker's 6.7 rebounds per game ranks No. 10 in the conference.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Sunday Walker closed Sunday's 67-65 victory over Memphis with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 33 minutes.

Impact Walker was added back to the Cougars' starting lineup after they hosted Senior Day on Thursday. As he did Sunday, he will look to be an adequate scorer and rebounder for a top-seed team looking to make noise in the upcoming 2023 editions of the AAC Tournament and March Madness.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench on Senior Night Walker will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Wichita State.

Impact The freshman will come off the bench for the first time this season with Thursday being Senior Night. Expect Walker to still see close to his 26.4 minutes per game he averages.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets new season high Walker ended Wednesday's 89-59 victory over Tulane with nine points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 29 minutes.

Impact Walker's 13 rebounds marked a new season high in Wednesday's blowout win. This season, Walker has reached double-figure rebounds five times. Walker grabbed five offensive rebounds in the blowout, dominating the paint on both sides of the floor, including his two blocks. Through 27 appearances, Walker is the teams second leading scorer (11.3 points per game) and rebounder (6.7 rebounds per game).

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Houston handles SMU, sets eyes on No. 1 ranking again Marcus Sasser scored 20 points, freshman Jarace Walker added 14 and No. 2 Houston cruised to an 80-65 victory over SMU on Thursday night.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Walker leads No. 2 Houston against Tulsa after 23-point performance

No. 2 Houston hosts the Tulsa Golden Hurricane after Jarace Walker scored 23 points in Houston's 81-65 victory against the Temple Owls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Hits four threes Walker ended with 23 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 81-65 win over Temple.

Impact Walker finished with another efficient shooting night in Sunday's win. Over his last four games, Walker has shot 58.8 percent from the field and 55.5 percent from behind the arc, scoring 15 or more points in each game. Walker's success this season has earned him lots of NBA Draft buzz. As the season progresses, expect Walker to continue putting up big performances.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker's clutch 3s rally No. 3 Houston past Wichita State Jarace Walker had 15 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 4:27 left, and No. 3 Houston rallied past Wichita State 70-61 on Thursda...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Walker rallies No. 3 Houston past Wichita State, 70-61

Jarace Walker had 15 points, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 4:27 left, and No. 3 Houston rallied to beat Wichita State 70-61

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

College basketball tiers: Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis lead top bigs

College basketball is loaded with talented big men across the country, but who is the best of the best? Andy Katz separates the top bigs int...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball tiers: Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis lead top bigs

Efficient night from the field Walker totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 victory over UCF.

Impact Walker finished in double figures for the third time this month with his 17 point performance on Wednesday. After struggling to find his shooting rhythm in consecutive games, Walker shot 5-7 from inside the arc on Wednesday. Walker finished the game as the Cougars second leading scorer, behind Emanuel Sharp's 18 points.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 12 rebounds in loss Walker chipped in nine points (3-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 56-55 loss to Temple.

Impact Walker was all over the glass in Sunday's loss. All season long, Walker has been a major force in the paint, adding another big performance Sunday. Walker's 12 rebounds marked the fourth time this season that he has tallied double figure rebounds, falling just one point shy of a double-double. Though he struggled to find the bottom of the basket, Walker made a huge difference in the paint, coming up with a pair of steals and a block as well as four offensive rebounds.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs nine rebounds in return Walker closed with six points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 victory over Tulane.

Impact After missing one game due to an illness, Walker resumed his role in the starting lineup and went right back to work on the boards. Walker is the second leading rebounder on the team, averaging 6.1 rebounds per game. In his last three appearances, Walker has grabbed 24 rebounds, including two offensive rebounds on Tuesday. Walker had scored over 20 points in back-to-back appearances prior to Tuesday, though he was unable to find his rhythm in the blowout win.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return Walker is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Tulane.

Impact Walker will replace Ja'Vier Francis in the starting lineup Tuesday. The freshman forward is averaging 10.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.4 minutes across 17 games this season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Tuesday Walker (illness) will be available Tuesday for Houston's game at Tulane, Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston reports.

Impact Walker previously missed the Cougars' 83-77 win over South Florida last Wednesday due to an illness, but he'll be ready to go Tuesday after making his return to practice. Before sitting out against South Florida, Walker delivered two of his best scoring performances of the season, going for 23 and 21 points in Jan. 5 and Jan. 8 wins over SMU and Cincinnati, respectively.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Wednesday with illness Walker will be doubtful for Wednesday's game against USF, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The freshman will most likely be sidelined Wednesday as he is listed as doubtful with an illness. Walker is coming off a matched season high last Friday with 23 points.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

South Florida visits No. 1 Houston after Walker's 21-point game

No. 1 Houston plays the South Florida Bulls after Jarace Walker scored 21 points in Houston's 72-59 victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats

JANUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Walker scores 21, leads No. 2 Houston past Cincinnati, 72-59

Jarace Walker scored a game-high 21 points, J’Wan Roberts added 14 points and 11 rebounds and No. 2 Houston defeated Cincinnati 72-59 on Sunday

JANUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Matches season high Walker contributed 23 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 87-53 victory over SMU.

Impact Walker tied his season high of 23 points on his way to a double-double in Thursday's blowout win. The freshman big man reached double-figure rebounds for the third time this season, tallying his second double-double of the season. Walker was very efficient from the field, hitting a season high in three point field goals made (3).

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker scores 23, No. 2 Houston crushes SMU 87-53

Jarace Walker tied his season high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Marcus Sasser added 14 points and a career high-tying seven assists and No. 2 Houston used a big first ha...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Walker, No. 5 Houston's defense helps beat No. 2 Virginia Jarace Walker scored 17 points and No. 5 Houston used runs in each half and the nation’s best scoring defense to beat No. 2 Virginia 69-61 o...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Walker, defense lead No. 5 Houston past No. 2 Virginia 69-61

Jarace Walker scored 17 points and No. 5 Houston used runs in each half and the nation’s best scoring defense to beat No. 2 Virginia 69-61

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

College basketball tiers: Brandon Miller, Kyle Filipowski among top freshmen

FOX Sports college basketball analyst Andy Katz offers up his freshmen of the year tiers, highlighted by a standout forward from Alabama.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball tiers: Brandon Miller, Kyle Filipowski among top freshmen

Tallies double double in win Walker finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 76-42 win over North Florida.

Impact Walker notched his first double double of the season in Tuesday's blowout win. The freshman forward is averaging 2.8 offensive rebounds per game this season including the five that he grabbed on Tuesday. Walker is tied with J'Wan Roberts for a team leading 6.9 rebounds per game this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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