Walsh Signs With Arkansas

Mike Cawood November 10, 2021

Jordan Walsh
6-7, 200, F
Desoto, Texas. / Link Year (Mo.) Prep

5-Star – 7th overall by ESPN / #2 small forward in the nation
5-Star – 27th overall by 247Composite / #7 small forward in the nation
4-Star – 31st overall by Rivals / #11 small forward in the nation
4-star – 38th overall by 247Sports / #10 small forward in the nation
The 5th, 5-star to sign with Arkansas since 2004 and first 5-star since Bobby Portis (#15 Rivals/#16 ESPN/#17 247Sports) in 2013 … The highest-rated signee since Al Jefferson being #3 overall in 2004
Rated #1 player from Texas by ESPN and #2 in the state by 247Sports
2021 4A All-State as named by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
According to ESPN.com, has a 41-inch vertical and a 7-foot-3 wingspan … Is one of the best two-way players in the high school game
In the summer of 2021, played for Drive Nation program on the Nike EYBL circuit and averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 points and 3.3 assists while shooting better than 50% inside the arc … Tallied three double-doubles, including a 17-point, 10-rebound, 4-assist effort
As a junior at Oak Cliff’s Faith and Family Academy, averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, 2.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game for a squad that finished 25-6 and advanced to the Class 4A state semifinals
Also led the Eagles to the state semifinals as a sophomore before the remainder of the state tournament was canceled due to COVID-19
As a freshman, led Faith and Family to a 36-6 record and its first Class 4A state title … In fact, his dunk just before the final buzzer provided the 53-51 victory against Liberty Hill