Derrick Walker
Position: 5/4
Height: 206cm/6’9”
Weight: 108kg
Date of Birth: 09/11/1997
College: Nebraska
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Derrick Walker is a dynamic frontcourt player whose playing style is defined by efficiency, physicality, and defensive impact. Offensively, he excels in the paint, boasting a high field goal percentage by converting close-range opportunities with precision. His strong rebounding skills, particularly on the defensive end, enable him to secure possessions and initiate fast breaks. Defensively, Walker is a formidable presence, averaging 2.3 blocks per game, which underscores his ability to protect the rim and alter opponents' shots. His combination of scoring efficiency, rebounding prowess, and shot-blocking makes him a valuable asset on both ends of the court .
Achievements
Nike Elite 100 Skill Academy in St.Louis, MO -2014
HS second-team all-Conference -2016
HS Nike Peach Jam Championship -2016
HS four-star prospect by ESPN.com -2017
HS three-star choice by Rivals and 247Sports -2017
HS No. 2 prospect in Missouri -2017
SEC Regular Season Co-Champion -2018
SEC Tournament Finalist -2018, 19
SEC Regular Season Co-Runner-Up -2019
NCAA Sweet 16 -2019
All-Big Ten Second Team -2023
Greek Elite League -2025 (Player of the Week Rd.21)
Basketball Career & Stats
2013-2016: Raytown / Raytown, MO
2016: MoKan Elite (AAU)
2016-2017: Wichita, KS / Sunrise Christian Academy: 14ppg, 7rpg
2017-2018: University of Tennessee (NCAA): 34 games: 1.9ppg, 2.2rpg
2018-2019: University of Tennessee (NCAA): 30 games: 0.8ppg, 1.1rpg
2019-2020: University of Nebraska (NCAA): did not play due to NCAA transfer rules
2020-2021: University of Nebraska (NCAA, starting five): 16 games: 5.9ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 60.9%, FT: 45.5%
2021-2022: University of Nebraska (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 9.5ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 68.6%, FT: 72.6%
2022-2023: University of Nebraska (NCAA, starting five): 27 games: 13.6ppg, 7.1rpg, 3.9apg, FGP: 58.4%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 52.1%
2023 April: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Pre-NBA Draft)
2023-2024: Grupo Alega Cantabria Torrelavega (Spain-LEB Gold): 11 games: 4.8ppg, 3.2rpg
2024: The Ville (Louisville Alumni) (The Basketball Tournament): 1 game: 3pts, 1reb, 1steal
2024-2025: AEO Proteas Voulas (Greece-Elite League, starting five): 31 games: 14.2ppg. 6.7rpg. 1.6apg. 0.9bpg. 0.9spg. 2FGP: 66.9%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 42.9%