Rutgers women's basketball head coach Coquese Washington has signed transfer forward Janae Walker, who joins the Scarlet Knights after playing her first collegiate season at Kentucky. Walker, a Tyrone, Georgia native, is described as a talented and versatile forward who adds size and depth to the team's front court, with potential to make an impact in the Big Ten.

By the Numbers
  • Walker played in 28 games and made one start during her rookie season with the Wildcats.
  • She scored a season-high six points and three field goals at No. 18/18 Louisville and led UK in blocks four times during the season.
State of Play
  • Walker joins fellow transfer JoJo Lacey (Boston College) and freshmen Kiyomi McMiller and Zachara Perkins as part of the incoming 2024-25 class at Rutgers.
  • Season tickets for the 2024-25 Rutgers women's basketball season are currently on sale.
Bottom Line

Rutgers women's basketball strengthens their team with the addition of transfer forward Janae Walker, bringing talent, versatility, and potential impact to the front court.