2024 Zion Walker has been a common name in North Carolina and has been a critical piece for the success at The Burlington School. The NC guard has continued to build on his game and had a strong summer playing with Team Curry but is now focusing once again on the upcoming season and earning another title. Walker discusses with Phenom Hoops how his game has developed this summer, his experience with Team Curry, and all the latest in his recruitment.
Phenom: How did everything go this summer for you with Team Curry and all those guys'
Walker: It was great! I was surrounded around a lot of great players and great coaches. I was able to build relationships that I would never think I would have with the player and coaches on and off the court. It also taught me how to play through adversity.
Phenom: How do you think your game improved this summer'
Walker: I felt like I improved more on my point guard skills like I increased my ability in handling the ball under pressure and making better reads on the floor. Also, I felt like I definitely increased my intensity level on defense. Just increased my overall game with more rebounds, being aggressive on the glass more, and getting more steals.
Phenom: What is your mindset now being a leader again at TBS'
Walker: I have to lead by example, both on and off the court. Also, by staying positive, working hard and staying humble to get that state championship this year for the 3-peat and then next year for the 4-peat. Got to keep that TBS name at the top and keep Bernardi's legacy that he started here alive.
Phenom: How do you think you have been able to step up as a leader'
Walker: As a leader, I must stay humble, be positive, be more vocal on the court and off the court, lead by example; give 150 percent all the time, and trust the process as one of my old coaches used to tell me.
Phenom: How has your recruitment been going overall'
Walker: To be honest, I feel like my recruitment has been going great so far. With my current offers from North Carolina A&T, Coastal Carolina, Eastern Kentucky, Mount St. Mary's, East Carolina, and most recently Radford and Kent State. And then my current contact with East Tennessee State, Charleston, Western Carolina, Appalachian State, Florida Atlantic, and Tarleton, I can say so far I've been blessed with a lot of great coaches and college, some great offers, and potential opportunities. I'm looking forward to continuing to work hard and continuing to get in front of even more college coaches to see what more may come my way and to show colleges that I can play at the next level.
Phenom: What did the staff at Kent State have to say when they recently offered'
Walker: Kent State told me that they have enjoyed watching me play for the last couple of years. They love my energy on the floor and my style of play fits nicely into their system. They reminded me to not get complacent and to continue to work on my game and that they are looking forward to see my growth over the next two years.
Phenom: Who has been showing strong interest your way these days'
Walker: I am in constant contact with East Tennessee State, Charleston, Western Carolina, Appalachian State, FAU, and Tarleton. At this time, I have visits set up to Longwood, Appalachian State, and Milwaukee in the next few weeks.
