Walker IV Named ACC Rookie of the Week

CORAL GABLES, Florida – University of Miami freshman guard Lonnie Walker IV has been named the ACC Rookie of the Week, announced Monday by the conference office. This is Walker’s first ACC Rookie of the Week honor and the first by a Miami player since Bruce Brown Jr. on Feb. 27, 2017.
 
The Reading, Pa., native made his first career start last Wednesday against Boston University and had a breakout performance, recording 26 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes of action – all career highs.
 
Walker was 9-for-15 from the field, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and also went 3-for-3 at the free-throw stripe. Eighteen of his 26 points came in the second half, as he was 6-for-10 from the field and 4-for-5 from 3-point range.
 
Ten of Miami’s first 16 points in the second half came from Walker as the Hurricanes broke open a tie game at the half.
 
Walker is averaging 9.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in eight games this season.
 
One of seven remaining unbeaten teams in the nation, Miami (8-0) rose to No. 6 in the latest Associated Press Poll on Monday, the Hurricanes’ highest ranking since a No. 5 mark on March 18, 2013. UM returns to action Saturday with a noon contest at George Washington in Washington, D.C.
 
The Canes’ next home contest is Jan. 7 against No. 19 Florida State. Fewer than 100 season tickets are still available to purchase beginning at only $210. Call 1-800-GO-CANES.
 
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