The 6-9 Dekker entered the draft after three seasons at Wisconsin, where he averaged 13.9 points and 5.5 rebounds as a junior in helping lead the Badgers to the Final Four.
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However, the 21-year-old has logged only six minutes for the 4-7 Rockets and hasn’t played since Houston’s second game Oct. 30.
According to ESPN.com, one source said Dekker was bothered by a back injury his final season at Wisconsin, though he played an average of 31 minutes in 40 games.
