Coach Walker joined the Miners Men’s Basketball program in June of 2025.
Walker previously served as the assistant men’s basketball coach for Southwest Baptist University for two seasons where he aided head coach Aaron Niven in coaching duties during the 2023-2025 campaigns.
Prior to joining the Bearcats, Walker was the Director of Basketball Operations for men's basketball at Division I Abilene Christian University. He assisted in coaching duties both in practice and games, including skill refinement. He aided in the development of former All-Conference player in Airion Simmons. He also assisted in the program's youth camps, social media oversight, and other duties.
Prior to being a Wildcat, he spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Pittsburg State University, former MIAA foe of the Bearcats. While with the Gorillas, he coordinated meals and travel while also working on game scouts. He was the lead recruiter for All-Conference point guard and All-Conference forward.
Walker is an alumnus of University of Illinois Springfield, where he left as the team's all-time leader in threes made. While being a team captain for two years, he was also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, University of Bible Fellowship Club, and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.
Walker earned his undergraduate degree from UIS in 2019 with a BS in Business and a BA in Communications. He earned a master's degree in human resources development while at Pitt State.
