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Lamar Wilkerson Donates Six Figures to SHSU After Transfer

9/13/2025

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Lamar Wilkerson, an Indiana guard, donated a six-figure amount to Sam Houston State after transferring.
He expressed gratitude for the support during his three years at SHSU, saying, “I did it out of love.”
Wilkerson averaged 20.5 points per game at SHSU, ranking among the top scorers nationally.
His donation highlights a trend of athletes supporting former programs in the NIL era.
Coaches are considering systems to reward schools for developing talent, akin to soccer transfer fees.

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Lamar Wilkerson, an Indiana guard, donated a six-figure amount to Sam Houston State after transferring.
He expressed gratitude for the support during his three years at SHSU, saying, “I did it out of love.”
Wilkerson averaged 20.5 points per game at SHSU, ranking among the top scorers nationally.
His donation highlights a trend of athletes supporting former programs in the NIL era.
Coaches are considering systems to reward schools for developing talent, akin to soccer transfer fees.