PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers women's basketball head coach Coquese Washington announced the signing of transfer forward Janae Walker Thursday morning. The Tyrone, Georgia native joins the Scarlet Knights after playing her first collegiate season at Kentucky.
Walker joins fellow transfer JoJo Lacey (Boston College) in addition to freshmen Kiyomi McMiller and Zachara Perkins as part of the incoming 2024-25 class.
"I am elated that Janae Walker has joined the Scarlet Knight family," Washington said. "Janae is a talented and versatile forward who adds size and depth to our front court. She has tremendous potential and there is no question she can be an impactful force in the Big Ten."
During her rookie season with the Wildcats, Walker played in 28 games and made one start. She netted a season-high six points and three field goals at No. 18/18 Louisville (Dec. 10), while also grabbing four rebounds three times. Walker led UK in blocks four times during the season.
The 6-foot-4 forward played at Sandy Creek High School and Hoop Dreams Athletics before her time in Lexington. She enjoyed a successful high school career, scoring 1,000-plus points. She also averaged 20.3 points and 14.8 rebounds while recording 17 straight double-doubles during her senior season.
Walker capped off an impressive campaign with a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Region 5 Championship. In addition, she was named the GHSA Class 3A Best Rebounder, GHSA Class 3A Region 5 Player of the Year and Fayette County's All-County Player of the Year. Walker also ranked second in the state of Georgia in scoring and third in double-doubles.
Season tickets for the 2024-25 Rutgers women's basketball season are currently on sale and can be purchased here.
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