Kyree Walker

Last updated
Kyree Walker
Free agent
Position Small forward
Personal information
Born (2000-11-20) November 20, 2000 (age 23)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022 Capital City Go-Go
2022–2023 Aias Evosmou
2023 Scarborough Shooting Stars
2024 IHC Apes
2024 Scarborough Shooting Stars
2024 Ottawa BlackJacks
Career highlights and awards

Kyree Walker (born November 20, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. At the high school level, he played for Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California before transferring to Hillcrest Prep Academy. A former MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year, Walker was a five-star recruit.

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Early life

In eighth grade, Walker drew national attention for his slam dunks in highlight videos. [1] He often faced older competition, including high school seniors, in middle school with his Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team Oakland Soldiers. [2] As a high school freshman, Walker played basketball for Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California, averaging 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and four assists per game. [3] After leading his team to a California Interscholastic Federation Division II runner-up finish, he was named MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. [4] Entering his sophomore season, Walker transferred to Hillcrest Prep, a basketball program in Phoenix, Arizona, with his father, Khari, joining the coaching staff. [3] [5] On October 25, 2019, during his senior year, he left Hillcrest Prep, intending to move to the college or professional level. [6] In December 2019, Walker graduated from high school but did not play high school basketball while weighing his options. [7]

On June 30, 2017, Walker committed to play college basketball for Arizona State over several other NCAA Division I offers. At the time, he was considered a five-star recruit and a top five player in the 2020 class by major recruiting services. [8] On October 21, 2018, Walker decommitted from Arizona State. [9] On April 20, 2020, as a four-star recruit, he announced that he would forego college basketball. [7]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Kyree Walker
SF 		Phoenix, AZ Hillcrest Prep (AZ)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg)— 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Overall recruiting rankings:   247Sports: 35
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.

Professional career

Capital City Go-Go (2021–2022)

Walker joined Chameleon BX to prepare for the 2021 NBA draft. For the 2021–22 season, he signed with the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League, joining the team after a successful tryout. [10]

Scarborough Shooting Stars (2023)

In June 2023, Walker signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [11]

On October 30, 2023, Walker joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, [12] but was waived on November 8. [13]

In May 2024, Walker Re-signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Smith, Cam (May 17, 2016). "Kyree Walker can already jump out of the gym, in eighth grade". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. ↑ Cronin, Courtney (March 30, 2017). "Meet Kyree Walker, the Bay Area hoops prodigy you don't know but should". The Mercury News . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  3. 1 2 Sabedra, Darren (May 22, 2017). "Moreau Catholic's Kyree Walker transferring to Arizona school". The Mercury News . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  4. ↑ "2016–17 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Freshman All-American Team". MaxPreps. April 18, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  5. ↑ Obert, Richard (July 11, 2017). "Could Arizona State commit Kyree Walker, father be next to take national basketball center stage?". The Arizona Republic . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  6. ↑ Obert, Richard (October 25, 2019). "Top basketball recruit Kyree Walker leaves Hillcrest Prep, weighing options". The Arizona Republic . Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  7. 1 2 Zagoria, Adam (April 20, 2020). "Top High School Basketball Prospect Kyree Walker Says He Will Skip College To Prepare For 2021 NBA Draft". Forbes . Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  8. ↑ Obert, Richard (June 30, 2017). "Kyree Walker, National Freshman of the Year, commits to ASU". The Arizona Republic . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  9. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (October 21, 2018). "No. 14 recruit Kyree Walker decommits from Arizona State, sources say". ESPN . Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster". Our Sports Central. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Scarborough Shooting Stars hope to stay streaking as they face Ottawa BlackJacks". ScarboroughShootingStars.ca. June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Vipers Finalize Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Vipers Finalize 2023–24 Opening Night ROSTER". NBA.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Scarborough Shooting Stars Re-Sign Kyree Walker". cebl.ca. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
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