Jarace walker (IND)

FUTURE TOP DOG

NBA ROLE: (RAW) NEW WAVE, TWO-WAY PF

Jarace Walker: 6’8, 235-pounder who plays like a new age power forward: big & strong but can handle the rock & threaten to score from multiple levels; kinda similar style to Naz Reid: game is predicated on a mixture of strength + a light touch; “knucklehead” on the interior: gets great positioning on the glass, fights to corral second chances; good set shooter (though has to work on a speedier release) who can space the floor off screens or spotting up; very decisive after catching in deep - Jarace makes deliberate movements towards the basket, has the requisite quickness & footwork to get around opponents and finish hard; good touch on runners (gets to spots off self-creation), would benefit from a few “back pocket” hook shots after posting; LOADS UP big-time on rejections, tries to send every shot back with incredible authority as a means to discourage repeat offenders; must perfect ability to push the ball in the open floor - not many players will want to step in front of him; needs to stay engaged on both ends regardless of initial minutes, or lack thereof, in the beginning of his career - possesses too much upside to simply “blend in”; could grow quickly w/ Indy’s young lineup: Jarace might be a missing link for Coach Carlisle

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MORE ON JARACE

• AAC Freshman of the Year (2023)

• Second Team All-AAC (2023)

• McDonald’s All-American (2022)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 74

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