A conversation with NBA Draft Prospect Jarace Walker: On his Pacers fit, skillset, which pros he studies, and more

CHICAGO — Jarace Walker isn’t like most highly-touted NBA Draft prospects. His offensive numbers don’t fly off the page. In his one season with the Houston Cougars, Walker averaged 11.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. His passing numbers and usage rate aren’t particularly high. But numbers sell Walker short. He’s a fine shooter, especially for a forward with as much strength as he has — he drilled 34.7% of his 101 three-point attempts in the NCAA ranks. His passing, when he got the chance, was crisp. He reads the game well and knows his spots. And his defense is…