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Buffaloes in the NBA: Jabari Walker impresses in Summer League

There are six Colorado Buffaloes players competing in the NBA Summer League. It’s been something of a mixed bag, from second rounders fighting for roster spots to fifth- and sixth-year seniors trying to prove they belong in the G League. This is the first update of a few to come.

Jabari Walker, PF, Portland Trail Blazers

Drafted 57th in the 2022 NBA Draft, Blazers fans are already hyping Jabari as the steal of the draft. In just 33 minutes across two games, Walker has put up 23 points (9/14 shooting) and 12 rebounds, all while playing good team defense in a place where that’s tough to do.