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South Dakota State transfer Damon Wilkinson signs with Nebraska
TL;DR
Damon Wilkinson, a 6-foot-10 center from South Dakota State, has signed with Nebraska basketball. He averaged 13.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game last season and earned All-Summit League honors.
Key points
- Damon Wilkinson signed with Nebraska basketball.
- He is a 6-foot-10, 245-pound center.
- Wilkinson averaged 13.9 points per game at South Dakota State.
- He led South Dakota State in rebounds and blocked shots.
- Wilkinson earned All-Summit League honors in 2026.
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Nebraska basketball officially signed a 6-foot-10, 245-pound center from the transfer portal on Monday. South Dakota State transfer Damon Wilkinson is now a Husker.
Wilkinson arrives in Lincoln, following three seasons at South Dakota State and his commitment to Nebraska back in April. He is one of two centers to join the Huskers from the portal, joining 6-foot-11, 255-pound Boston College transfer Boden Kapke.
Wilkinson played in all 32 games in 2025-26 for the Jackrabbits and averaged 13.9 points per game on 59 percent shooting. He also led South Dakota State in rebounds (6.4) and blocked shots per game (0.8). Wilkinson finished in the top across multiple categories within the Summit League, earning honorable-mention All-Summit League honors in 2026. He finished second in field goal percentage, fourth in rebounding, sixth in blocked shots and 10th in free throw percentage (.720).
The De Smet, South Dakota, native, in conference play, averaged 15.5 points on 59 percent shooting along with 6.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. He scored double-digit points in 27 games. Wilkinson scored a career-high 24 points in two separate games, both against Omaha. In his first clash with the Mavericks, he also secured a career-high 19 rebounds for one of three double-doubles in 2025-26.
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Q&A
What are Damon Wilkinson's stats from his time at South Dakota State?
Damon Wilkinson averaged 13.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game while shooting 59 percent during the 2025-26 season.
How does Damon Wilkinson's signing impact Nebraska basketball?
Wilkinson's addition provides Nebraska with a skilled center who can contribute significantly, especially after leading South Dakota State in rebounds and blocks.
What honors did Damon Wilkinson receive during his college career?
Wilkinson earned honorable-mention All-Summit League honors in 2026 and ranked highly in multiple statistical categories within the conference.