History of Jabari Walker in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 17, 2026

Jabari Walker is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract, also playing for the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League. The son of former NBA player Samaki Walker, Jabari played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes, where he earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors during his sophomore year. He was selected as the 57th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.

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July 30, 2002: Jabari Walker's Birth

On July 30, 2002, Jabari Dominic Walker was born. He is the son of Samaki Walker and brother of Sakima Walker.

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January 14, 2021: 23 points and 11 rebounds against California

On January 14, 2021, Jabari Walker recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds in an 89–60 win over California.

March 20, 2021: Freshman season-high 24 points vs Georgetown

On March 20, 2021, Jabari Walker scored a freshman season-high 24 points, shooting 5-of-5 from three-point range, in a 96–73 victory over Georgetown at the first round of the NCAA tournament.

January 25, 2022: Tied career high with 24 points vs Oregon

On January 25, 2022, Jabari Walker tied a career high with 24 points in an 82–78 win over Oregon.

March 30, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA draft

On March 30, 2022, Jabari Walker declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, and later signed with an agent, forgoing his remaining eligibility.

July 13, 2022: Signed rookie contract with the Trail Blazers

On July 13, 2022, Jabari Walker signed his rookie scale contract with the Trail Blazers.

2022: Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers

In 2022, Jabari Walker was drafted with the 57th pick in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers after playing college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. He was named first-team All-Pac-12 as a sophomore with Colorado.