Devondrick Walker
Devondrick Walker | |
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| Born | July 11, 1992 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Professional basketball player, assistant coach |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Playing for Borneo Hornbills, Rockingham Flames; assistant coach for Perth Lynx |
Devondrick Deshawn Walker (born July 11, 1992) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently played for the Borneo Hornbills in the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He is currently employed as an assistant coach with the Perth Lynx competing in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Walker’s collegiate basketball tenure spanned three seasons from 2011 to 2014 with the East Texas A&M Lions before embarking on his professional journey in the NBA Development League. His overseas playing experience includes stints in Italy, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Latvia. Within the NBL1 West, Walker has earned the MVP title twice and secured the 2022 championship while playing for the Rockingham Flames.
Early life
Born in Dallas, Texas, Walker attended South Garland High School located in Garland, Texas, where he was a three-year varsity letter recipient. During his senior year in 2009–10, he averaged 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists per contest, which led to his selection on the second-team all-district.
College career
Despite not receiving scholarship offers directly out of high school, Walker obtained a late opportunity through a recommendation from his high school assistant coach. In May 2010, he committed by signing a National Letter of Intent to play at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for the 2010–11 season. After limited minutes there, he transferred to Texas A&M University–Commerce.
In his sophomore year (2011–12), Walker participated in all 27 games, starting 21 of them, and averaged 8.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He ranked tenth in free throw accuracy within the Lone Star Conference at 76.9% and was honored as Offensive Player of the Week on February 27, 2012. He reached double-digit scoring in 11 contests, including a personal best of 24 points versus Angelo State.
During his junior season in 2012–13, Walker appeared in every game (29) with 14 starts, averaging 9.5 points while shooting an impressive 41.9% from beyond the arc and posting an 82.3% free throw percentage—second highest in the Lone Star Conference. He recorded thirteen games scoring ten or more points, highlighted by a 20-point performance against Southern Arkansas.
As a senior in 2013–14, Walker achieved second-team all-Lone Star Conference recognition. He ranked among the top ten scorers with an average of 13.6 points per game and led the conference with a free throw percentage of 91.3%. Additionally, he earned academic all-LSC honors for a second time and completed his degree in May. On June 5, 2014, he was awarded the Lone Star Conference Scholar-Athlete Award representing A&M-Commerce.
2014–15 season
Following graduation, Walker did not receive any contract offers. After attending tryouts with the Austin Spurs, Texas Legends, and Rio Grande Valley Vipers—all teams within the NBA Development League—he secured a spot with Austin for the 2014–15 campaign. He played a role in helping Austin advance to the Western Conference Finals in 2015. Over 37 games as a rookie, he posted averages of 3.0 points and 1.5 rebounds per outing.
2015–16 season
Walker re-signed with the Austin Spurs for the 2015–16 season but was released on November 11, 2015, prior to the commencement of the regular season.
On January 18, 2016, Walker was picked up by the Westchester Knicks. Over the course of 25 games, he posted averages of 4.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest.
2016–17 season
Walker made a return to the Westchester Knicks for the 2016–17 season, where he initially averaged 10 points per game.
On December 14, 2016, he was traded to the Delaware 87ers in exchange for Von Wafer. During the D-League Showcase, Walker tallied 46 points across two games, shooting an efficient 15-of-18 overall and an impeccable 12-of-12 from beyond the arc. Five out of his six 20-point outings with Delaware took place after December, highlighted by a career-best 24 points in a defeat against the Maine Red Claws on February 4. He recorded at least 17 points in a dozen games, predominantly post-December. Acknowledged for his substantial development, Walker received the 2016–17 NBA D-League Most Improved Player honor. In his third professional season, he appeared in a total of 48 games (38 with Delaware and 10 with Westchester), averaging 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
2017–18 season
Following his participation in the 2017 NBA Summer League representing the Utah Jazz, Walker signed with the Perth Wildcats for the 2017–18 NBL season. Unfortunately, a preseason fracture to his left foot resulted in his replacement by J. P. Tokoto before the season's start.
Walker returned to the Delaware 87ers in March 2018 but did not take part in any games during the conclusion of the 2017–18 NBA G League season. Subsequently, he competed with the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 NBA Summer League.
Italy and France (2018–2020)
On July 31, 2018, Walker inked a deal with Italian squad Pallacanestro Trieste for the 2018–19 LBA season. He featured in four contests between October 7 and October 28. On January 9, 2019, he transferred to New Basket Brindisi for the remainder of that campaign, where he averaged 11.4 points and 3.0 rebounds across seven games.
Walker signed with French club Chorale Roanne Basket of the LNB Pro A on December 12, 2019. After appearing in four matches and posting averages of 9.3 points in roughly 23 minutes per game, he parted ways with Chorale Roanne on January 13, 2020.
South East Melbourne Phoenix (2020)
On January 14, 2020, Walker made his return to Australia by signing with the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the balance of the 2019–20 NBL season. Across eight appearances, he averaged 7.38 points alongside 2.25 rebounds per outing.
New Zealand (2021)
Walker joined the Hawke's Bay Hawks on March 9, 2021, ahead of the 2021 New Zealand NBL season, where he produced averages of 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists per game.
Latvia (2021–2022)
On August 22, 2021, Walker signed with VEF Rīga, competing in the Latvian–Estonian Basketball League (LEBL). He exited the team on January 24, 2022. Over twelve LEBL contests, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and two assists; additionally, across eight BCL appearances, he posted averages of 5.9 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
Australia and Indonesia (2022–2025)
On March 29, 2022, Walker committed to the Rockingham Flames competing in the NBL1 West for the 2022 campaign. He played a pivotal role in guiding the Flames to a second-place finish in the regular season with an 18–4 record and led them to victory in the NBL1 West Grand Final, overcoming the Geraldton Buccaneers 91–79 to secure the championship. Walker earned the Grand Final MVP accolade after delivering a game-high 26 points. Additionally, he was honored as the NBL1 West MVP, selected for the All-NBL1 West First Team, and claimed the league’s scoring crown by averaging 26.96 points, along with 5.63 rebounds, 3.71 assists, and 1.92 steals across 24 contests. Although Walker did not participate, the Flames went on to capture the NBL1 National championship at the NBL1 National Finals.
Walker signed with the Brisbane Bullets on September 5, 2022, for the 2022–23 NBL season. His stint was brief as he was released on November 5 after appearing in five games and averaging 9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per outing.
Returning to familiar ground, Walker rejoined the Flames for the 2023 NBL1 West season on February 7, 2023. Notably, on May 5, he delivered an impressive 50-point performance against the Mandurah Magic. For a consecutive year, he secured the NBL1 West MVP award. Despite his game-high 32 points in a preliminary final loss to the Joondalup Wolves (97–94 in overtime), the Flames fell short. Over a span of 24 games that season, Walker posted averages of 27.13 points, 4.46 rebounds, 3.67 assists, and 1.17 steals per contest. The Flames advanced to the grand final of the NBL1 National Finals, where they were narrowly defeated by the Knox Raiders 90–85; Walker led all scorers with 37 points including nine three-pointers.
In December 2023, Walker inked a deal with the Borneo Hornbills of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) for participation in the 2024 season. However, after just two appearances, he was released on February 19, 2024, due to injury complications—initially recovering from a meniscus issue before sustaining a torn tendon in his thigh—and Steve Taylor, Jr. took his place.
Walker once again recommitted to the Flames for the 2024 NBL1 West season on February 27, 2024. Midway through that campaign, he missed eight straight games owing to injury but contributed significantly upon return by helping Rockingham secure seventh place in regular-season standings and then advance past sixth-seeded East Perth Eagles in an elimination final with a standout 38-point effort. Across 14 games that year, his averages included 21.79 points, 1.93 rebounds, 4.93 assists, and 1.36 steals per game.
In December 2024, Walker renewed his contract with Borneo Hornbills for the upcoming 2025 IBL season. By March 2025, he was replaced by Nate Grimes. Throughout seven games that season, Walker averaged 16.0 points, alongside 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest.
Coaching career
Walker contributed as a volunteer skills coach for the Perth Lynx during the 2023–24 WNBL season. Progressing in his coaching trajectory, he was elevated to assistant coach for Perth Lynx ahead of the 2025–26 WNBL season.
Personal life
Walker shares a strong bond with former teammates Jonathon Simmons and Bryce Cotton. During his childhood, he looked up to Detroit Pistons icon Isiah Thomas. He and his wife are parents to a daughter.