Sometimes a simple change in scenery can do wonders. That might be where Derrick Walker’s head is at right now as he enters the NCAA’s transfer portal.
The 6-8, 236 pound rising junior power forward failed to find a role on last year’s team, playing behind Grant Williams, Kyle Alexander and John Fulkerson. Walker’s minutes actually went down from the 2017-18 season, dropping from 8.8 to 5.3 per game. He averaged just 1.1 rebound and 0.8 points per game this season for Tennessee.
However, with Alexander out of the picture now and Williams potentially out of it as well, Walker was a natural candidate to benefit with added minutes, which is why his attempt to transfer is a little odd.