NCAA Basketall: 4 teams who should target Air Force transfer AJ Walker

AJ Walker is still in the NCAA Basketball transfer portal. Which teams should be making him a priority?

There have been plenty of NCAA Basketball players who have entered the transfer portal and picked a new program. But there still are some quality athletes who are still looking for somewhere else to play, including AJ Walker.

In the past two seasons at Air Force, Walker has been a starter and a constant source for offense. The Falcons, which has been near the bottom of the Mountain West for some time, have been much more competitive since the guard’s arrival. This past season alone, the 6’2 guard averaged 11.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 3.1 apg. He shot 45% from the field and 40% from three-point range. That included a career-high 24 points against Fresno State in the conference tournament, while also being an assist shy of a triple-double in a win over San Jose State.

Still, the team finished 12-20 overall and the program decided to fire head coach Dave Pilipovich right at the end of the season. And with the team’s other four starters all being departing seniors, it only made sense for the sophomore guard to enter the portal.

He’s had interest from a number of teams at the beginning of the process but things have tapered off. Part of it could very well be that Walker is technically a sit-out transfer but could get a waiver due to the coaching change. He’s a strong shooter and can be a combo guard but teams may wonder if he’s capable of playing on a higher level.

There are still programs that have a scholarship or two available for a talent like Walker. Here’s a look at the four in particular that I think would be a great fit.