Ashley Walker
Ashley Walker
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Akiem Bailum | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
June’s camp month is in the books and Walker is set to resume grassroots play one more time with Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite . Walker’s latest offer was a Division I get courtesy of Austin Peay. Since the high school season concluded with another state championship for 4A North Augusta, Walker has also been offered by College of Charleston in addition to being re-offered by Georgia Southern. She averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game in 2025-26 There is plenty of intrigue as to what the 2026-27 Yellow Jackets will resemble. What should not be in much doubt is Walker’s ability to make plays and get buckets.
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Walker has been a focal point of all things 4A North Augusta over the past several seasons. With Walker transitioning to senior status with the Yellow Jackets, she is set to be the focal point for North Augusta’s 2026-27 team. The Division I prospect would land her latest offer courtesy of the College of Charleston. Walker will at least enter the collegiate ranks as a three-time state champion with the Yellow Jackets and looks to add one more ring to her already decorated resume at North Augusta. The Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite prospect played in all 29 of the Yellow Jackets’ contests last season and averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.2 assists per matchup.
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Walker has built a decorated career at 4A North Augusta. In the three seasons she has played at the varsity level with the Yellow Jackets, three have resulted in state championship victories – including last season. Such a resume will earn plenty of collegiate offers – such as when she was re-offered by Georgia Southern this past week. Walker played in all 29 games last season for a North Augusta team that lost only one game. She would average 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest. That resume also includes MaxPreps South Carolina Player of the Year honors for 2025-26.
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There is plenty of intrigue around North Augusta’s program as the question of who will replace Al Young as head coach has been a hot topic in CSRA sports circles. Regardless, Walker is showcasing exactly she has won three state championships during her time as a Yellow Jacket. Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite finished 3-2 for Nike EYCL Session 2 in New Orleans. One of those victories was a 61-55 victory over Winners United 17U EYCL. Walker would lead all point-getters for Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite with 16 points. Last season’s MaxPreps South Carolina Player of the Year averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.2 assists while competing in all 29 contests for North Augusta.
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This is a kid that has a mixed bag of treats for everyone. She is strong, powerful and skilled. She can knock down shots from beyond the arc and make it look easy. The next play she is coming full steam ahead right at you and using dribble moves to explode to the rim to score. Lastly, she may get on the block and post you up. She is decisive and makes things happen on the court. A great pickup for the next level.
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SC State, Georgia Southern, Elon, UNC-Wilmington, Furman and North Carolina A&T have been among the schools that extended offers in Walker’s direction. That list grew to include Coastal Carolina back in August. Walker is already a three-time state champion and will have an opportunity to make it four in 2026-27. She played in 29 games this past season with North Augusta and averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest. Along with another ring, Walker was also named MaxPreps South Carolina Player of the Year. Walker also plays volleyball in addition to her many basketball achievements. She was one of four juniors on this past season’s Yellow Jackets team.
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Walker and her defending 4A champion North Augusta assembling are making yet another statement in this season’s state tournament. The Yellow Jackets routed Gilbert to begin this year’s playoffs and Walker led the Yellow Jackets’ swarm of Lower Richland with a 31-point performance. She has played in all 26 games this season for North Augusta and is the team’s scoring leader, averaging 17.7 per game. Walker is also averaging 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game. On Monday, North Augusta will renew pleasantries with region rival Gray Collegiate – a team the Yellow Jackets have defeated twice this season by double digits.
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Pink Bracket championship honors were bestowed on 4A North Augusta following the Yellow Jackets’ 46-32 victory over one of the toughest 5A Division 1 outs there is in Dutch Fork. Walker had another productive day with a 17-point effort. What makes Walker such a matchup problem is her ability to attempt – and connect – from deep. Walker also maintains a high degree of activity that can leave opponents confused on how to contain her and the attention she can attract from defenses can have opponents in position to make plays. Walker is one of four 2027s on this year’s Yellow Jackets team.
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Walker is such a matchup problem for many teams – and host 5A Division 1 Blythewood was no exception. When defending her, one has to watch out for if she will ferociously attack the rim or if she will stay behind the arc and attempt a 3-point try. Walker understands the art of seeing a defense, finding a driving lane to the rim and finishing strong at the rim with a high-percentage shot. The 17 points that were placed on the scoreboard by the multi-talented junior Yellow Jackets star were key in 4A North Augusta outlasting the Bengals in what was a contest of defending state champions.
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Walker has also seen a fair share of offers arrive in her direction. The 2027 star for another of South Carolina’s premier 4A teams in North Augusta secured her latest offer from Elon and its coach Charlotte Smith. She adds that offer to previous ones she received from South Carolina State, Georgia Southern, Furman, UNC-Wilmington and North Carolina A&T. Walker is a two-time state champion with the Yellow Jackets and the 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals she averaged last season were an important element in allowing North Augusta to add to its already extensive trophy case.
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