Jordan Walsh is a competitor.
Heading into the NBA Draft, scouts pegged the 19-year-old wing out of Arkansas as a defensive menace. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor praised his “relentless approach.” Adam Spinella of The Box And One called him “engaged and smart on the defensive end.” No Ceilings noted his ability to “make life difficult” for opponents.
On a Razorbacks team with two top prospects in Anthony Black and Nick Smith Jr., Walsh’s role as a disruptor on defense created a harmoniously chaotic environment where his energy reigned supreme.
Walsh started crafting that fearless approach as a pre-teen.