Jarace Walker: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2026-2027NBA Preseason
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28:08 | 7 | 5 | 10 | - | - | V 123-112 vs  |  NBA Preseason | |
| 29:16 | 17 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | D 94-105 vs  |  NBA | |
| 29:37 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | V 94-123 @  | NBA | |
| 28:04 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | D 104-124 vs | NBA | |
| 4:23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | D 113-114 vs  | NBA | |
| 29:33 | 15 | 6 | 4 | - | - | D 130-137 vs  | NBA | |
| 33:20 | 20 | 5 | 2 | - | - | V 126-128 @  | NBA |
Career
- 2024-2025
Indiana Pacers
United States - 2024-2025
Noblesville BoomUnited States - 2025-2026Indiana PacersUnited States
Player Profile
When Jarace Isaiah Walker steps onto NBA courts wearing number 5 for the Indiana Pacers, few can imagine the journey from the courts of Baltimore where it all began. In a family where sports run in the blood — his sister Sherelle playing volleyball at UMBC and Jaden playing basketball at Saint Joseph's — the young forward quickly found his path under the watchful eye of his parents Marcia and Horace.
His journey takes on a special dimension through his privileged relationship with Under Armour. Playing for Team Thrill, Walker collected four Under Armour Next UAA titles, building his reputation on the grassroots circuit. That relationship continues today, as evidenced by his participation as a player-leader at the 2023 Under Armour Elite 24.
After a stint at Susquehannock High School in Pennsylvania, his move to IMG Academy in Florida marked a decisive turning point in his development. Selected for the prestigious 2022 McDonald's All-American Game, Walker confirmed his potential at the University of Houston with standout performances: 25 points in a memorable game and 6 blocks against Auburn.
The 2023 NBA Draft crowned his meteoric rise. Selected eighth overall by Washington and immediately traded to the Pacers, he became the highest-drafted Houston player since legend Hakeem Olajuwon. His athleticism, versatility, and leadership qualities have been on full display in Indiana — until an ankle injury during the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals cruelly kept him from the NBA Finals. A setback that is unlikely to slow down a competitor of his caliber for long.
Honors & Championships
Jarace Walker has established himself as one of the most promising prospects of his generation, with an exemplary journey from high school to the top of the NBA.
- Consensus five-star recruit, ranked among the top high school players in the class of 2022
- Four consecutive titles on the Under Armour Next UAA circuit with Team Thrill
- Impressive averages of 16.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4 assists per game in his final year at IMG Academy
- Standout performance at the University of Houston, including a game with 25 points and 6 blocks
- 8th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the highest selection from Houston since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984
- Key contribution during his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers in reaching the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals
- Exceptional statistical projections by mid-2025: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks per game
Awards & Individual Honors
Jarace Walker has established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation, with a career marked by prestigious accolades.
- Selected for the 2022 McDonald's All-American Game
- Ranked as a consensus five-star recruit coming out of high school
- Coach and leader at the Under Armour Elite 24 event in 2023
- Became a sponsored athlete by Under Armour
- Eighth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
