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Bill Walker is a 6'6", 235 lb small forward. He was a three-year starter at North College Hill High School in North College Hill, Ohio. After high school, Walker went on to Kansas State where he averaged 11.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in his first isx games. Unfortunately, in January of his freshman season, he ruptured the ACL in his left knee to abruptly end his season. He had ruptured the ACL in his right knee in 2003 and so surgery and rehab wasn't new to him.He was back for his sophomore season, averaging 16.1 Points and 6.3 rebounds in 31 games. On April 14, 2008, Walker announced along with teammate Michael Beasley, who was drafted by the Miami Heat, that he would enter the 2008 NBA Draft forgoing his last three years of college eligibility.Many considered Walker a lottery pick, but he suffered yet another knee injury while working out for the Golden State Warriors in preparation for the draft. He remained in the draft in spite of the injury. The Wizards picked Bill Wal...
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