Janae Walker, Kentucky women’s basketball newest class of 2023 signee, didn’t start playing hoops until she was already 13 years old.
A self-described late-bloomer, the 6-foot-4 post player was actually a dancer from the time she was two years old all the way until she began to fully invest in basketball over a decade later. It wasn’t until her junior year at Sandy Creek (GA) High School that Walker began to blossom into an intriguing college prospect. Her rapid on-court development quickly began to shine on the biggest stages.
As a high school senior, Walker arrived as a legitimate Power 5 recruit.