Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Shawn Walker Jr.
Class: 2019
Committed to: George Washington
What the Player Said:
Q: What made you choose George Washington as the place for you'
Walker: This decision has a lot to do with the relationship Coach Christian and I have. It is close to home and a high level of basketball.
Q: What are they hoping you can provide to the team and program'
Walker: I'm looking to provide my high basketball IQ and skillset to help our program win championships.
What did Phenom Hoops say:
'There were a lot of strong complementary guards on display throughout our JMAC Showcase, but one could truly argue that Walker has been the most translatable prospect here. He just does everything at a quality level, on both ends of the floor and has no holes as a player.' – JMAC Showcase, 2018
'Walker has great length and a very projectable basketball frame. He has a great attitude and does everything on the floor well. Walker has good court awareness, he defends the ball well and he is a good rebounder. Walker's camp coach stated, 'Shawn is a great athlete and plays with a high motor. He is able to shoot the 3 ball or attack the basket. I like his upside to be a lock down defender at the next level.' – NC Top 80, 2018
'Moving onto a player whose all-around game is already built for the next level and he's just coming off his sophomore season, Shawn Walker. He's a long wing that can cover multiple positions extremely well on both sides of the floor. Offensively, he's a three-level scorer that displays a great understanding for the game, always paying close attention to spacing and looking to play whatever role most benefits the team. On the other end, Walker has proven able to cause problems across three positions and does a terrific job forcing turnovers off-ball. Next in his development process is continuing to hone his defensive ability, as he will be dominant once the defense catches up to his offense. Coach Partee on Walker: 'Shawn is a good all-around player. He showed the ability to score wherever he wants with a nice handle and solid length. He needs to get stronger but certainly has the intangibles to be a high quality player.' Walker already plays a key role for Wesleyan team that always seems to be in contention for a state championship. He averaged a very nice 18.7 PPG during camp and will definitely be one to watch as we enter summer, as he has a chance to see a rise in his stock.' – NC Top 80, 2017
