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Nebraska adds former Tennessee forward Derrick Walker
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Nebraska adds former Tennessee forward Derrick Walker

Published May. 15, 2019 10:33 p.m. ET

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Tennessee forward Derrick Walker is transferring to Nebraska.

Nebraska announced Wednesday it has added Walker to its roster. Nebraska officials said Walker would sit out the 2019-20 season before playing for the Cornhuskers. Walker has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Walker entered the NCAA transfer portal after averaging 0.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 5.3 minutes for Tennessee this past season. The 6-foot-8 Walker averaged 1.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 8.8 minutes as a freshman in the 2017-18 season.

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said in a statement that "Derrick is a physical player who gives us skill and versatility in the post."

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