Walker Kessler scores 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting in debut

It marks his highest scoring night since March 2023.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

Most points by Walker Kessler (26, 12/12 field goals) since his career high back in March 2023 (31 points, his lone 30-p Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Walker Kessler exited for the night after logging 29 minutes, recording nine rebounds and two blocks without missing a shot from the floor. His interior scoring featured 10 dunks in the season opener.

Why it matters: The 26-point outing trails only his His perfect shooting efficiency and rim protection anchored the paint in his first regular-season appearance of the 2025-26 campaign.

By the numbers: 26 points, 12-for-12 FGs (100%), 9 rebounds, 2 blocks in 29 minutes; highest point total since his 31-point

What to watch: Kessler carries a perfect field-goal percentage into the next game on the regular-season schedule.

Sources

@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-10-22T04:26:18.763966+00:00

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