South Dakota State transfer Damon Wilkinson signs with Nebraska
Nebraska officially signed a 6-foot-10, 245-pound center from the transfer portal. South Dakota State transfer Damon Wilkinson is now a Husker.
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).