Kyree Walker
Introduction
Kyree Walker (born November 20, 2000) is an American basketball player who most recently attended Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona for more than 6 years. He is considered a three-star recruit and one of the top ranked small forwards in the 2020 class.
Early life and high school
In eighth grade, Walker drew national attention for his slam dunks in highlight videos. He often faced older competition, including high school seniors, in middle school with his Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team Oakland Soldiers.
As a high school freshman, Walker played basketball for Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California, averaging 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and four assists per game. After leading his team to a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division II runner-up finish, he was named MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year.
Entering his sophomore season, Walker transferred to Hillcrest Prep, a Nike-sponsored national basketball program in Phoenix, Arizona, as his father, Khari, joined the coaching staff. On October 25, 2019, he left Hillcrest Prep, intending to move to the college or professional level.
Recruiting
On June 30, 2017, after receiving about 20 different offers, Walker committed to play college basketball for Arizona State. At the time, he was considered a five-star recruit and a top five player in the 2020 class. On October 21, 2018, Walker decommitted from Arizona State.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyree Walker SF |
Phoenix, AZ | Hillcrest Prep (AZ) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | — | |
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 26 247Sports: 31 ESPN: 30 | ||||||
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Personal life
In 2018, Walker's mother, Barrissa Gardner, was diagnosed with breast cancer but achieved remission in the following months. However, the diagnosis, along with the death of Walker's grandfather in the same year, negatively impacted his basketball performance.