Toronto Selects Ja’Kobe Walter No. 19 Overall At 2024 NBA Draft

Walter is a 6-foot-4 combo guard with a 6-foot-10 wingspan. He averaged 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 35 starts for the Bears on his way to being named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

Walter shot it 38 percent from the field and 34 percent from three on 6.3 attempts.

Despite only shooting 34 percent from deep, Walter can provide the shooting the Raptors need. He is a high level scorer who can shoot it off the catch and shoot it off the move. Walter is considered one of the best movement shooters in the draft. He will certainly be a nice addition to the Raptors young core.

Walter also does an excellent job of getting downhill. He plays with no fear and is physical in the lane, able to finish through contact.

Walter has good size and is a fierce competitor. He also has high upside as a defender as he can develop into a versatile 3-and-D player in the NBA. He has plenty of room to grow as a 19-year-old prospect.

The Raptors roster is all of a sudden guard heavy with Walter in the mix. This pick could mean that Gary Trent Jr. who is an unrestricted free agent is expendable.

Second round of 2024 NBA Draft

The Raptors will now pick at No. 31 on June 27 to kickoff the second round of the NBA Draft.