Simon Walker (basketball)
| No. 10 – Auburn Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 8, 2006 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Huntsville (Huntsville, Alabama) |
| College | Auburn (2025–present) |
Simon Walker (born May 8, 2006)[1] is an American basketball player for the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
College career
Walker was first offered by Auburn in August 2023.[2] He officially committed to the team in September 2024.[3] His announcement came through a livestream hosted by 247Sports.[4] According to 247Sports, he was the 134th-ranked recruit in the class of 2025, and the 3rd best player in the state.[5]
Prior to playing in his first game, he suffered an injury in his right foot in September 2025.[6] He had surgery to repair the foot, with head coach Steven Pearl calling the injury a "minor" setback.[7] He played his first game two months later against the Jackson State Tigers in November. In that game, he scored five three-point field goals in seven minutes, without missing a shot.[8][9]
References
- ^ "#10 Simon Walker". Auburn Tigers. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Lee, Jeffrey (August 29, 2023). "In-state CG Simon Walker adds Auburn offer after impressive camp performance". On3. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Cohan, Max (September 26, 2024). "Huntsville's Simon Walker commits to Auburn". WAAY. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Ashworth, Thomas (September 26, 2024). "'They believed in me': Relationships, opportunity lead Huntsville's Simon Walker to Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Humphrey III, Jerry (September 26, 2024). "Auburn basketball lands first commit in 2025 recruiting class: Huntsville's Simon Walker". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Rauterkus, Peter (September 26, 2025). "Auburn freshman guard sidelined after undergoing foot surgery". AL.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Hokanson, Justin (September 26, 2025). "Auburn freshman guard Simon Walker undergoes successful foot surgery". On3. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Norene, Gunner (November 20, 2025). "Biggest Stock Risers, Losers From Auburn's Thrashing of Jackson State". Auburn Tigers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Humphrey III, Jerry (November 20, 2025). "Huntsville High alum Simon Walker makes perfect shooting debut for Auburn basketball". AL.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.