4-Star PF Nigel Walls Talks Up Kansas State, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and others
Nigel Walls is the No. 47 player in the 2025 On3 150. The 6-foot-9 forward from Houston (TX) St. Francis Episcopal had a good summer with the JL3 program on Nike’s EYBL E16 Circuit, averaging 9.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.0 steals during the regular season. After his showing this summer, Walls was invited to the USA Basketball Junior National Team October Minicamp.
“I’m a taller, two-way player with some versatility,” Walls told On3. “I can defend and shot block, get the ball off the rim, and push the break. I’m a good rebounder as well. I’m seeing improvement now with the work I’ve put into my jump shooting and my ball handling. In the off-season, I’ve been in the gym every day, working, getting up 500 shots. I watch a lot of Brandon Ingram. He is built kind of like me and is able to get to his spots and get up shots.”
On3 caught up with four-star Nigel Walls after a recent live viewing to talk about his recruitment.
“I have not taken any visits yet,” Walls said. “The plan as of now is to wait until next year, maybe the January or February time frame, to start going on visits. I’d say I’m hearing the most from Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and TCU the most right now.”
Walls Breaks Down His Recruitment
Kansas State: “I love them to death. Coach (Jerome) Tang and (Ulric) Malagi are both great guys. I really like their enthusiasm and the energy they bring to every conversation we have. It’s amazing, and I really like it.”
Oklahoma: “I know about them because Jacolb Cole just went there. Talking with him, he says he loves it there. I talk with Coach (Porter) Moser and (Ryan) Humphrey a lot. I like their energy. They are telling me a lot about how I can keep improving and how I would fit into the program.”
Oklahoma State: “Coach (Terrence) Rencher talks with me a lot. He has been to my practices a few times, so we talk a lot about how I can improve and what I am working on.”
Arkansas: “I know a lot about Arkansas, mostly because my mom went there. My grandmother is only a few hours from there. I went by there last year, and that is when I got the offer from Coach (Eric) Musselman. The coaches were great, and so were the facilities. They do a great job of getting players to the pros.”
TCU: “Coach (Dane) Broussard stays on me a lot. They’ve been to a few of my games, and I really like the conversations we have.”
In Walls’ Words
“I’m looking for a welcoming environment,” Nigel Walls said. “I want to go to play for a coach who knows what my strengths are. And one who can develop me where I need to work. I want to go to a winning program and play for a coach who knows how to play. Also, my family being able to get to the games will be big for me. Really, just a welcoming environment.
“I’d like to play in a fast-paced structure, where we can get out and run and press. I feel like that is where I’m at my best, getting the rebound and just going.”