Lamar Wilkerson brings one thing — perhaps the most important thing — to Indiana basketball. The 6-foot-5 wing is a high-volume shooter and scorer.
The first-team All-Conference USA performer was top 10 in the nation in these areas in the 2024-25 season: 3.41 made 3-pointers per game (tied for fifth), 44.5% 3-point accuracy (seventh), 20.5 points per game (tied for ninth) and 245 3-point attempts (10th). That’s why Duke, Kentucky and Alabama were interested in him.
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Wilkerson may have to learn to play a bit more off the ball next season, with Tucker DeVries, Reed Bailey and freshman Trent Sisley joining the Hoosiers.
Lamar Wilkerson vs. Indiana
The Bearkats visited Bloomington on Dec. 3, a 97-71 loss to the Hoosiers. Wilkerson scored 18 points on 8-of-18 shooting, including 2 of 4 3-pointers.
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Lamar Wilkerson stats
2024-25 at Sam Houston State: 20.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals, 44.5% 3-pointers
2023-24 at Sam Houston State: 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 34.7% 3-pointers
2022-23 at Sam Houston State: 7.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 37.3% 3-pointers
Lamar Wilkerson eligibility
Wilkerson has one year of eligibility.
Lamar Wilkerson scouting report, highlights
Lamar Wilkerson has one objective: Score. He prefers spot-up 3-pointers, but he can dribble drive or hit mid-range shots if that’s taken away.
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