Former Morehouse Maroon Tigers Standout Tyrius Walker Signs With The NBA's New York Knicks

NEW YORK, New York -- Former Morehouse College standout guard Tyrius Walker has signed with the NBA's New York Knicks, the team announced Tuesday. 
 
"It's definitely a blessing to be signed by one of the NBA's marquee franchises in the New York Knicks," said Walker. "This is a testament that no matter where you play college ball as long as you put in the work and have a strong support system you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. My hope is to put Morehouse College and all HBCU's on the map. I want to give hope to all small college players."
 
Walker, the 2018 BOXTOROW Division II National Player of the Year, opened eyes at the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League when he averaged 6.3 points, two assists and 1.7 steals per game.  Against the Pelicans, Walker poured in 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out six assist, nabbed five steals and had a block in a Knicks win. 
 
Last season, Walker led Morehouse to a school-record 18-game winning streak and 25-3 record.  The Maroon Tigers were No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II National Basketball Tournament's South Region.




"I'm elated about Tyrius signing with the New York Knicks." said Morehouse Coach Grady Brewer. "It's a dream come true for Tyrius, myself and Morehouse. This will be tremendous for us recruiting wise, showing student-athletes around the world that you can come to a Division II school such as Morehouse, and be part of helping the program win while at the same time accomplishing your overall goals as a basketball player."
 
Walker led the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in scoring average with 23.7 points per game while scoring a conference-high 47 points against Benedict College. He was named the SIAC Player of the Year, an NABC All American, a member of the All-District First Team, and made the Division II All-South Region team.  During his Morehouse career, Walker averaged 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in 63 games for the Maroon Tigers.
 
Walker joins a Knicks franchise that already includes Morehouse great Harold Ellis, who serves as the team's Director of Player Personnel. 

Walker joined the Knicks when they opened training camp on Tuesday in Greenburgh, N.Y.  He will get his first shot to earn a place on the regular season roster next Monday, Oct. 1 when the Knicks visit the Washington Wizards in Washington, D.C. 

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