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Lonnie Walker IV: Energetic prospect draws Corey Brewer comparison

By Rylan Stiles

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 31: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami Hurricanes drives to the basket while being defended by Parker Stewart #1 and Marcus Carr #5 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half of the game at The Watsco Center on January 31, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 31: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami Hurricanes drives to the basket while being defended by Parker Stewart #1 and Marcus Carr #5 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half of the game at The Watsco Center on January 31, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 15: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami Hurricanes goes up for a shot against Cameron Krutwig #25 of the Loyola Ramblers in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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.
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