PHD: Walk me through your off-season. What did you do to improve your basketball game?

“I try to be in the gym 3 days a week, 60 or 90 minutes at a time of fundamentals and skill work, and I make sure I lift 6 out of 7 days in the week.“

PHD: What’s one specific part of your game you focused on improving this offseason, and where do you feel like you’ve made the most progress?

“I focus on moves to the basket this off-season, and I’m trying to get better and shoot more consistently.“

PHD: What does your fall look like right now? Are you playing another sport, or is it all basketball focused?

“I play football in the fall, and try to shoot hoops on the weekends.“

PHD: What are your goals for the coming season, both individually and for your team?

“My goal is to have another Championship appearance.“

PHD: Can you give some insight on an influential coach you have had? What made them memorable?

“Influential coaches I’ve had are Josh and Kent Mueller. They have coached me since I was a freshman, and they truly cared about my development.“

PHD: Time to give a shout to a teammate…Who do we need to know about from your high school team?

“ Tayden Kerrigan Tayden Kerrigan 6'0" | PG Freeman | 2028 State SD , he’s a good PG/SG with good handles and IQ.“

PHD: Who is your favorite player to watch in college or the NBA, and why?

“My favorite player to watch is Kyrie Irving. I like the way he handles defenders, and his ability to use different moves to score.“

PHD: Where do you feel like your game has grown the most in the past year or two?

“My game has grown the most in my shooting, I’m starting to get more and more comfortable shooting 3s.“

PHD: Who pushes you the hardest, whether that’s a teammate, a coach, or someone you train with?

“Kent Mueller pushes me the hardest because he expects a lot from me.“

PHD: Where is your hot spot on the floor or can you tell us about a “go-to” move you like to use?

“Hot spot is the wing and my go-to move is a jab step to a layup from the wing, or a pull-up mid-range shot from the elbow.“

David was one of my favorite players to watch this past weekend, as he is very skilled and is an extremely hard worker. He has a strong 6’5” frame and is able to play either of the wing spots well. He is very athletic, as he threw down three dunks in the two games I watched on Saturday. He has a very quick first step and was converting on some very tough finishes around the basket. Walter is also a threat to shoot it from the perimeter off the catch.

-Young buck playing up in 17U

-Noteworthy athlete, moves well, strong & well-put-together

-Bouncy, won the opening tip with ease

-Noteworthy skills, threw accurate lefty passes off the dribble

-Baseline drive, fouled at the rim, hit 1/2 FT’s

-Cover a ton of ground slashing, impressive body control around the hoop

-Help D, attacked the slasher & erased the shot

-Impressive rebounding over the opposition

-Post score, used pivots nicely, shot-fake, step-through bucket

-Strong drive & score from the left side, finisher from just outside the paint w/ D in his face

-Slash & score, lefty finish, coordination & body control are next-level, more impressive than a dunk

-Drive across the paint, highlight finish, brought the ball from his hip to the rim, smart about keeping the ball from the D

-Alley-oop lob in transition, catch & finish

-Catch & score in transition

-Led the Flyers to a 24-2 record and the State B Championship, clutch playmaker

-1st Team All-State, 18.4 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 3 apg, super efficient, consistent, tireless worker

-Going to put up splashy #’s this season, strong athlete, all-level scorer, soft shot

Walter has already turned heads and he is only a sophomore. David has a high-arcing, soft, and accurate stroke from beyond the arc that defenses can’t afford to leave unchecked. He’s dangerous in the open court, pushing the pace with speed and thriving in transition where his athleticism really pops. Physically, he’s well-built for his age and plays with a confidence that shows he’s no stranger to varsity-level success. With a track record of splashy scoring nights already under his belt, Walter is a proven threat who looks primed for even bigger things ahead.

Walter has got longer and more athletic since a year ago. He propped up to 6’4” and can run and jump. He has some upside in him, because he can still develop his three-point shot. He’s a varsity starter and difference-maker that just scored 28 points in a win over Bridgewater-Emery.

18 points 10 rebounds for the Freshman in Freeman’s three-point win over Irene-Wakonda. Walter is ascending and will be ranked highly in the 2028 rankings update.