Kyree Walker
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 20, 2000 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | Capital City Go-Go |
Kyree Walker (born November 20, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G 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.
Early life and high school career
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]
Recruiting
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]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Kyree Walker SF |
Phoenix, AZ | Hillcrest Prep (AZ) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | — | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports: 35 | ||||||
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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]
Personal life
In 2018, Walker's mother, Barrissa Gardner, was diagnosed with breast cancer but achieved remission in the following months.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Sabedra, Darren (May 22, 2017). "Moreau Catholic's Kyree Walker transferring to Arizona school". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "2016-17 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Freshman All-American Team". MaxPreps. April 18, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Obert, Richard (October 25, 2019). "Top basketball recruit Kyree Walker leaves Hillcrest Prep, weighing options". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Obert, Richard (June 30, 2017). "Kyree Walker, National Freshman of the Year, commits to ASU". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (October 21, 2018). "No. 14 recruit Kyree Walker decommits from Arizona State, sources say". ESPN. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster". Our Sports Central. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.