A fast-rising player here in North Carolina has really elevated his play and continues to get better and better each time we see him. 2024 Jayan Walker is one that we have talked about for quite some time, but you can see that he continues to progress very well as a player. At the NC Top 80, we had this to say about his game:
“He’s a big, strong, well-rounded wing prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, size, and athleticism. Walker is a versatile, adaptable cog who can reliably produce in numerous different roles. He can defend and outrebound bigger opponents, or simply overpower smaller guys. Walker is a great finisher, shooter, and useful creator who can generate clean looks for himself and others with relative ease. He forces turnovers at a nice rate and applies great pressure in transition.”
We recently spoke with Walker about his rise and recruitment after watching him again in Rock Hill; check out what he had to say.
Phenom: How has everything been for you this summer' How have you been improving your game'
Walker: This summer has been really good. I’ve been working really hard. I have been focusing on getting stronger and getting in better condition, getting a tighter handle, being a better 3-point shooter, and being a playmaker.
Phenom: How was it playing with Garner Road' What did you want to show more about your game'
Walker: I liked it because I was able to play against really tough competition and some of the best players in the country. I wanted to show that I’m versatile and can play well against some of the best players on the circuit.
Phenom: How has your game elevated in your opinion'
Walker: I think I’m motivated to show people I can play with anyone.
Phenom: Recruitment has been going well. What have coaches been noticing more about your game'
Walker: It is giving me confidence because the work I’m putting in is paying off.
Phenom: What have they been saying they like about your game'
Walker: They like my size, that I can defend multiple positions, my rebounding, and my playmaking.
Phenom: What schools have all offered so far'
Walker: Radford, UNCG, High Point, Texas Arlington, Georgia State, Robert Morris, Iona, St. Bonaventure, Arkansas State, and William & Mary.
Phenom: What schools have been showing interest your way'
Walker: Richmond, Davidson, and George Mason have shown interest.
Phenom: Any schools you are looking to visit or looking to set up'
Walker: Yes, St. Bonaventure, Georgia State, and Iona for right now.
Phenom: When are those visits' Any specific dates' And why those schools'
Walker: Maybe sometime in August, and because those schools are the ones that call me the most to see how I’m playing.