Jarace Walker

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
College: Houston
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/4/2003

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 7
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 8 by the Washington Wizards
(Rights traded to the Indiana Pacers)

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Very good athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Unselfish to a fault
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

Jarace Walker is a very athletic, strong combo forward that excels at making plays on both ends of the floor.  He is a high-flyer that can make impressively athletic plays on both ends of the floor, has some point forward skills, and he is a rangy defender that can cover plenty of ground.  On the other hand, he will need to be a more consistent shooter and improve his shot-creation skills.  He is a very talented prospect that could be a lottery pick in the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
2/8/20 IMG Academy vs. Baltimore Poly
12/2/21 IMG Academy vs. Sunrise Christian
3/29/22 2022 McDonald’s All-American Game
4/8/22 2022 Nike Hoops Summit
3/31/22 IMG Academy vs. La Lumiere
11/20/22 Houston vs. Oregon
1/25/23 Houston vs. UCF

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