5-Star Shooting Guard Ja'Kobe Walter Commits To Baylor

Posted Jun 22, 2022
Five-star guard Ja'Kobe Walter committed to Baylor on Wednesday, becoming the second piece to their 2023 basketball recruiting class. Walter, a 6-foot-5 wing from Texas who attends Link Year Prep (Missouri), chose Baylor over Texas, Auburn, and Alabama. Ranked No. 17 in the 2023 ESPN 100, Walter is considered the second-best player in Texas. (ESPN.com)

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