We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events over the past few years but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today’s edition will take a closer look at Lewis Walker of Winston-Salem Christian.
We were fortunate enough to see Walker with North Forsyth prior to his decision to transfer and reclassify, where we stated, “Despite a losing effort, Walker was a definite shining spot for the Vikings. He’s young but already displaying impressive signs of maturity and overall understanding for the game. Walker is smart, built like a tank, and affects various facets of the game but is still truly just beginning to scratch the surface of his long-term potential. He operated as an offensive initiator and as the centerpiece to break the opposing zone, able to receive the entry pass and find scoring opportunities or make plays for cutting teammates. Walker showed flashes of a blossoming inside-out game and will certainly be a prospect worth watching over the coming years. Final stats: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.”
After showing signs of being a star at North Forsyth, Walker made the move and reclassified to 2024. It was surprising to some, considering the foundation he just laid with the Vikings. However, the factor of Antonio Lowe has clearly made waves throughout North Carolina and beyond. They’ve done a tremendous job of acquiring so much talent that they’ll be able to groom their young prospects from the regional team to the national team. Walker is tough, skilled, and able to seamlessly defend multiple positions. After being a top-twenty scorer in the state as a freshman (per MaxPreps), it’ll be interesting to see what areas Walker begins to prioritize. He’s shown a pretty versatile array of tools and understands the game quite well for his age, leaving him with a ton of possibilities going forward.