One of the top shooting guards in the class of 2023 has a pair of SEC rivals in his top group.

McKinney (Texas) standout Ja’Kobe Walter’s top 8 includes Auburn and Alabama. The Tigers and Tide are joined by Baylor, Kansas, Oklahoma, Seton Hall, Texas and UCLA.

Listed at 6-5, 180 pounds, Walter is rated 5-stars, the No. 2 shooting guard and No. 23 prospect overall nationally in the class of 2023 on the 247Sports Composite. Walter has visited Alabama and Auburn during his recruitment.

Late last month, Walter shared that he was invited to the NBPA’s Top 100 Camp.