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Staying with Tigers Walker has decided to return to Auburn for the 2026-27 campaign, Justin Hokanson of On3 reports.

Impact Walker will return to Auburn for his second season. The freshman guard averaged 2.5 points across 13 appearances.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts with 15 points Walker (foot) contributed 15 points (5-5 FG, 5-5 3Pt) and one assist across seven minutes during Wednesday's 112-66 victory over Jackson State.

Impact The 6-4 freshman had not played this season while recovering from a foot injury. He was bombing away from the perimeter in the blowout win. His big performance may garner Walker a bigger place in the Tiger rotation going forward.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Walker (foot) is available for Wednesday's game versus Jackson State, Darrell Dapprich of The Barn reports.

Impact Walker, who has yet to play in a game this season due to a foot injury, is available for Wednesday's contest. It's unclear what the freshman's place in the rotation, but he now has a chance to establish himself in a role.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Wednesday Walker (foot) is warming up ahead of Wednesday's game versus Jackson State, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Walker is partaking in the pregame shoot around just 20 minutes before tipoff, a great sign for his chances to play Wednesday. He has yet to play in a game this season due to a foot injury, but he took live practice reps on Tuesday indicating he was close to a full return. There's no guarantee he will play versus Jackson State, but he's certainly close to returning to the floor and making his season debut.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking live practice reps Walker (foot) took live practice reps with the scout team Tuesday, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Walker is recovering from an offseason foot surgery, and while he's not quite ready to make his college debut, the freshman guard is nearing a return. It's uncertain if he'll be in uniform for Wednesday's game against Jackson State, but Auburn likely won't push him to play if he's not ready.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Walker (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Houston at Birmingham, according to Justin Ferguson of The Auburn Observer.

Impact For the Houston-Auburn game, Walker is not properly dressed. However, Ferguson's update indicates that Walker may be available soon, so Auburn's upcoming matchup against Jackson State including him may be a legitimate possibility.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To practice next week Walker (foot) is expected to start practicing next week, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walker is getting the green light to start practicing next week after undergoing surgery on his foot following an injury in practice in late September. A timeline for his return should become clearer as he to ramps up his participation level in practice.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Walker underwent surgery on his foot after getting injured in practice, per Nathan King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Walker is reportedly expected to return at some point during the 2025-2026 campaign, but it remains to be seen if the true freshman guard will manage to contribute. Auburn is once again deep and talented, and Walker will be hard-pressed to eek out minutes, especially with him missing the majority of preseason practice.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE