Ja’Kobe Walter

Updated on 7/2/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 190
College: Baylor
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/4/2004

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 19 by the Toronto Raptors

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Fairly solid shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Handles the ball well
Adequate defender
Good athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can be undisciplined defensively
Must get stronger

Summary:

Ja’Kobe Walter is a very athletic, energetic swingman that had a solid season for Baylor this year. He is a shot creator that can shoot and score the basketball, and he also is a capable defender that can get stops for his team. He is a talented prospect that could end up being a lottery pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft, Dated June 24th, 2023

Games Scouted:
3/28/23 2023 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
4/8/23 2023 Nike Hoop Summit
11/7/23 Baylor vs. Auburn
12/20/23 Baylor vs. Duke
1/9/24 Baylor vs. BYU

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