Lamar Wilkerson scored a career-high 44 points and set a school record with 10 3-pointers in Indiana's resounding 113-72 win over Penn State on Tuesday in Bloomington, Ind.
BLOOMINGTON — Lamar Wilkerson entered Tuesday’s game against Penn State in a bit of a shooting slump. The Sam Houston State transfer had shot 10 for 29 from the field and 4 for 15 from 3-point range in Indiana’s last two games, losses to Minnesota and Louisville.
As he slowly backpedaled to the other end of Branch McCracken Court, Lamar Wilkerson's head tilted back and his eyes shifted up, as if he was looking toward the heaven and saying, "finally." Indiana men's basketball's sixth-year senior guard is expected to be one of the nation's best 3-point shooters.
His smile wide and his chest puffed out, Indiana men's basketball senior guard Lamar Wilkerson sat stationary outside the left wing of Branch McCracken Court's south basket.
A few minutes before Indiana men's basketball started its practice Tuesday afternoon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, strength and conditioning Ryan Horn wrapped his hands around Tayton Conerway's feet and helped stretch the legs of the Hoosiers' senior guard.
It’s a new era in Bloomington. Indiana cleaned house, moving on from head coach Mike Woodson, and bringing in Darian DeVries from West Virginia. The Hoosiers
Editor's note: Hoosiers On SI looks at the Indiana players Darian DeVries has brought to the team from the transfer portal and what they’ve done at their best.
One of the most sought-after sharpshooters in the transfer portal has made his decision. Lamar Wilkerson, a standout guard from Sam Houston State, announced Tuesday that he is committing to Indiana, choosing the Hoosiers over Kentucky after visiting both programs this past weekend.
Indiana and Darian DeVries beat out Kentucky and Mark Pope for the star transfer guard. Darian DeVries emerged the victor in his first high-profile recruiting battle as Indiana’s new head men’s basketball coach.
The Hoosiers add their second backcourt piece of the transfer cycle. Indiana men’s basketball has picked up a commitment from Sam Houston transfer guard
In the current college basketball landscape, highly coveted players can chase a number of goals. They can try to be part of a championship team as part of a super team.
On Tuesday, the Indiana Hoosiers added a big transfer portal commitment from former Sam Houston guard Lamar Wilkerson. The 6-foot-5 senior averaged 20.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - In a two-way showdown with Kentucky for the services of Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson? It appears that Indiana won the battle.
The Sam Houston State transfer guard has ended up at Indiana and not choosing Kentucky among other schools. In a big pickup for new Indiana head coach Darian DeVries, former Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson has announced his commitment to the Hoosiers, picking them over the Kentucky Wildcats.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - In a two-way showdown with Kentucky for the services of Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson? It appears that Indiana won the battle Joe Tipton of On3Sports.com reported on Tuesday afternoon that Wilkerson has committed to the Hoosiers.
The recruitment of Sam Houston State transfer Lamar Wilkerson has reached its final chapter, and only two programs remain standing. After officially canceling visits to Auburn and Ole Miss, Wilkerson has narrowed his focus to the Kentucky Wildcats and the Indiana Hoosiers.
One of the more intriguing names in the transfer portal is nearing a decision. Lamar Wilkerson, a standout guard who has played at Sam Houston State, has cut his list to two schools, Indiana and Kentucky, and canceled a previously scheduled visit to Auburn, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR.
The wait to see which school gets Lamar Wilkerson’s services will likely continue for at least another day. Wilkerson, one of the most coveted guards in the transfer portal, visited Indiana on Saturday.
Mark Pope had a busy day at the races on Sunday as he had transfer portal target Lamar Wilkerson with him at Kenneland. The Sam Houston transfer averaged 20.5 points per game for the Bearkats last season, which was good for 13th best in college hoops.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The best case scenario for Indiana men's basketball would have been a quick commitment from transfer guard Lamar Wilkerson on Saturday after he made his official visit to Indiana.
The transfer portal is kind of funny if you think of it a certain way. This time last week, I would be surprised if Indiana fans knew who Lamar Wilkerson is.
The Kentucky Wildcats have entered the conversation for one of the most coveted names in the college basketball transfer portal. Sam Houston State guard
Former Ashdown guard Lamar Wilkerson has made himself one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal this offseason, and Arkansas is among the finalists he is reportedly considering for a visit.
When Sam Houston State shooting guard Lamar Wilkerson entered both the NBA Draft conversation and transfer portal Monday night, his phone likely began ringing non-stop.
Jayden Nunn scored 19 points and went 5 of 8 on 3-point attempts as No. 12 Baylor rolled to a 104-67 win against Sam Houston on Tuesday night in Waco, Texas.