2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report - Ja'Kobe Walter

Ja'Kobe Walter - Baylor

6’5 Guard/Wing

19 Years Old (Turns 20 in September)

Link Academy, Currently Playing for Baylor

14.5 PPG - 4.4 RPG - 1.4 APG - 1.1 SPG - 0.2 BPG - 1.3 TOPG (32.3 MPG - 35 GP)

38% on 10.9 FGA - 34% on 6.3 3PA - 79% on 5.2 FTA

My Draft Position - First Round Pick

*These are my raw, and condensed, scouting report notes from watching multiple games throughout the season*

ARCHETYPE/POTENTIAL ROLE

A prototypical off the ball guard who may provide some versatility as a wing depending on the measurables and as he increases size/strength. The biggest draw is a true floor spacer that can knock down 3-point attempts in a variety of playtypes but also has upside as an all around scorer when attacking closeouts. He combines this with real intrigue as a two-way player being someone that shows a commitment to being a factor on the defensive end of the court. Some of the college tape has shown areas for growth but he is willing to take tough matchups and is overall engaged while the high school film also presented a big time playmaker/disruptor. The biggest skill to ultimately determine his ceiling will be how much he can improve when the ball is in his hands but this will not be something asked of him early in his NBA career. 

OFFENSE