Hickory (N.C.) athlete Rico Walker (pictured right) received his first scholarship offer from South Carolina in June before adding another offer from North Carolina last month.
Only a rising sophomore in the class of 2023, Walker (6-4, 215) was surprised by the early offers but is grateful to have a couple under his belt.
“It was real shocking to get those offers,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting to get them this early. But it was a blessing, and hopefully I can get a lot more.”
NC State and Auburn have hosted Walker for unofficial visits, while Wake Forest is among other schools showing interest.