NCAA Basketball: Ranking the 6 finalists for Northeastern transfer Tyson Walker
When it comes to the most valuable players currently in the NCAA Basketball transfer portal, those who are true point guards usually rise to the top. Teams needing a quality ball-handler always take a risk when the portal is an option, especially targeting a mid-major player. But Tyson Walker seems like a sure bet to be an impactful player, no matter where he lands.
The 6’0 point guard started his career at Northeastern from the Colonial Athletic Association. Walker put up some good stats, producing 10.4 ppg and 3.3 apg in 30 mpg. But this past season in fewer games, he elevated his scoring potential in a big way.
In 19 games at nearly 35 mpg, Walker ended up averaging 18.8 ppg and 4.8 apg, each No. 1 on the team. He started this campaign out with 29 points against UMass, including 13 of 14 from the free throw line. Walker reached double figures in all but one game this season, including a career-high 36 points against Towson.
Northeastern guard Tyson Walker told @Stadium he will make a decision this weekend between Maryland, Michigan St, Texas, Kansas, Vanderbilt and Miami. Absolutely love Walker’s game. Sophomore guard averaged 18.8 ppg last season.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 24, 2021
Walker also wasn’t just an offensive threat. He was a menace on the defensive end, leading the conference with 2.4 spg and winning CAA Defensive Player of the Year. But after losing in the second round of the conference tournament to Drexel, Walker opted to enter the transfer portal, with a number of high major programs displaying interest.
We know that Walker will end up with a power conference program for the next 2-3 years of his college career but which one? Here’s a closer look at how he would potentially fit with each of the final six.