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Jul 2, 2024 · The Toronto Raptors landed a gem in Ja’Kobe Walter and judging him by his NCAA stats would be a mistake, Walter’s former coach says.
- Ryan Wolstat
Jun 22, 2022 · Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) shooting guard Ja’Kobe Walter is a consensus top 15 prospect in the 2023 class and currently the top scorer (27.4 ppg.) in the Adidas 3SSB Circuit where he runs with...
Jul 3, 2024 · Baylor Bears headcoach Scott Drew shared high remarks for his former player, now Toronto Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter.
Jun 26, 2024 · Ja’Kobe Walter Draft Profile. Walter took on a huge role right away with Scott Drew’s setup at Baylor, becoming one of the team’s best perimeter defenders right away. His burden offensively was probably more than it should’ve been, but he showcased great upside as a three-point shooter despite some inconsistencies.
- Chinmay Vaidya
Jun 27, 2024 · The Toronto Raptors selected Ja’Kobe Walter, a 19-year-old out of Baylor, with the 19th overall pick. The 6-foot-5 guard’s first name is a combination of “Jordan” and “Kobe.” After NBA Commissioner Adam Silver read that name from the draft podium, Walter took an extra half-second to soak in the realization of his lifelong dream.
Ja'Kobe Amare Walter (born September 4, 2004) is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.
Ja’Kobe Walter is officially an NBA player, being selected by the Toronto Raptors in the first round on Wednesday night, with the No. 19 overall selection. The former Baylor guard was one of the top college players available and now gets to make the jump up in competition level.
