Is Lonnie Walker IV worth a lottery pick? Some compare him to Corey Brewer, in terms of his ability to bring constant energy and aggression to the court.
Lonnie Walker IV is a shooting guard from the University of Miami. He carried the Hurricanes to a 22-win season. Walker was a driving force with the Hurricanes, at times.
Walker has been critiqued for his effort off-ball. Injuries hampered Lonnie Walker IV during his Miami Hurricane tenure.
Walker has an extremely raw skill set, which can draw the attention of NBA teams. Specifically, they see him as a project, but someone they can develop their own way. Like most players who offer instant energy, this is a highly coveted asset by virtually all 30 teams in the Association.
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If Lonnie Walker IV is willing to put in the work, he has a very high ceiling. Lucky for him, his floor is a solid role player.
The Specifics:
- Height: 6’4
- Weight: 206
- Wingspan: 6’10
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Age: 19
- College: Miami, Freshman
- Stat-line: 11-points per game, 2-rebounds per game, while shooting 41-percent from the field, and 34-percent from deep.
- Hometown: Reading, PA.