Walker replaced classmate Chris Lykes who started for him in Raleigh. Walker’s level of play has risen during over the last three games. Walker scored in double figures four times in the Miami Hurricanes first 15 games of the season. He has reached double figures in each of the last three games.
Miami has gone just 1-2 over the last three. They snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory over NC State on Sunday. Walker is averaging 15.7 points per game, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and shooting 44.4 percent on threes over those three games.