Learn more about Walter Graves III

6-foot-7, 190 wing Walter Graves III has committed to playing at San Jose State University for the 2017-18 season. To get a better sense of who the young man is and the degree of his basketball skills, we contacted Jeff Young who coached Graves as a freshman, sophomore and junior at Clovis West High.

"I've known Walter since he was 11 years old. He has a terrific personality, very outgoing -- you can't help but like him and his smile ... 

... I've always been drawn to those who outworked others, not necessarily those who are most talented, and Walter is someone with talent who works very hard ... 

... He is exciting [on the court], fun to watch and he enjoys being out there. Walter is a gem of an athlete who plays above the rim and is a shotblocker ...

... Walter played in the paint for us because he was the tallest guy and he can score in there as well as shoot the three and the mid-range shot. He just needs to work on bettering his skills. He is best in transition ...

Here's an analysis of Graves' game after a 2016 event: "Graves is an athletic wing that is very active. He looks to impose his will on smaller defenders with his chiseled frame and can take defenders off the dribble from the 3-point line. When a shot goes up, Graves looks to corral every rebound in sight; defensively, he uses his athleticism to alter shots and/or send them into the bleachers."

From a tournament this past weekend: "There wasn't a better slasher/finisher at this event than Urbina-Graves. Ideal Division 1 frame with long arms and he is explosive in transition. He scored in a variety of ways and he was engaged at both ends as a rebounder and weak-side defender."