Lewis Walker commits to UCF following visit: "It felt like home"

North Carolina A&T transfer Lewis Walker, a 6-foot-6 scorer who averaged 18.9 points per game, has committed to UCF.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:56pm

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North Carolina A&T transfer Lewis Walker has committed to UCF, giving Johnny Dawkins and the Knights another productive addition out of the portal following his official visit to Orlando over the weekend. The 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman from Winston-Salem, N.C., is coming off a breakout 2025-26 season in which he averaged 18.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

Why it matters

Walker's commitment to UCF adds another talented scorer to the Knights' roster as they look to build on their recent success in the portal. The 18.9 points per game he averaged last season were the highest ever by a freshman in North Carolina A&T history, showcasing his potential to be an impact player at the Division I level.

The details

Walker emerged as one of the more intriguing scorers available in the transfer portal after his standout season at North Carolina A&T. He earned third-team All-CAA honors and was named to the league's all-rookie team, while also picking up HBCU Rookie of the Year and HBCU All-American recognition.

  • Walker originally signed with UMass out of Winston-Salem Christian School and redshirted the 2024-25 season there.
  • In the 2025-26 season, Walker averaged 18.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for North Carolina A&T.

The players

Lewis Walker

A 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman from Winston-Salem, N.C., who averaged 18.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for North Carolina A&T last season.

Johnny Dawkins

The head coach of the UCF Knights, who has added Walker as another productive transfer portal addition to his roster.

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What they’re saying

“Charge On! Visit was amazing. I had to commit. It felt like home!”

— Lewis Walker

The takeaway

Walker's commitment to UCF is a significant addition for the Knights, as they continue to bolster their roster through the transfer portal. His scoring ability and production at the Division I level make him a valuable asset, and his decision to join UCF suggests the program has built a strong reputation as a destination for talented transfers.