CJ Wilcher stats: Exploring former Nebraska guard's collegiate career so far

CJ Wilcher has announced he has transferred to Texas A&M to continue his college basketball career.

Wilcher has spent the last three seasons at Nebraska and announced on Instagram that he would be transferring to Texas A&M.

Wilcher began his college career at Xavier and after one season, he transferred to Nebraska for three seasons.

CJ Wilcher just finished his third college season at Nebraska and his fourth season in college.

Wilcher averaged 7.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 33 games, including two starts for Nebraska.

“I’ve been through a lot here, and I thank God I was able to be in this position and have this experience,” Wilcher said after Nebraka's loss to Texas A&M. “It’s a lot going through my mind and my heart right now. I don’t even know how to put it into words, but it’s just a lot going right now.”

In his entire college career, Wilcher has played in 112 games, including 29 starts, as he's averaging 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists.

In Nebraska's 98-83 loss to Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, Wilcher played just 12 minutes, recording two points and one steal.

Wilcher's best game of the season came in the OT win over Wisconsin as he played 28 minutes, recording 22 points, three assists, and one steal.

Wilcher has one year of college eligibility remaining.

Fred Hoiberg praises CJ Wilcher

During Nebraska's OT win over Wisconsin, Wilcher played his best game as a Cornhusker and he received praise from coach Fred Hoiberg.

"He's been such a good leader. I just can't even tell you how proud I am of that kid," Fred Hoiberg said of Wilcher following a 80-72 OT win over Wisconsin, via Rivals. "For everything that he has done to get himself to this point to where he's playing with as much confidence as anybody, I mean, for a couple of those shots it was like he was in the gym by himself."

Wilcher will now look to have a bigger role at Texas A&M in his final college season.