Central Indiana standout Baron Walker signed with the Butler Men's Basketball Program Wednesday as part of National Signing Day. Walker will have four seasons of eligibility beginning with the 2026-27 campaign.
 
"Baron is a physical guard who willingly takes on the toughest defensive assignment each game," said Butler head coach Thad Matta. "In addition to being able to knock down shots, he has the ability to make plays both for others and himself. He's a team-first guy who loves to compete and impacts winning. We're excited to add him to both our locker room and the Butler University community."
 
Walker is a 6-3 guard from Noblesville High School, just north of Indianapolis. He averaged 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game as a junior, helping the Millers to a 19-6 record and an appearance in the sectional championship game. Walker shot 50 percent from the field, including 40.2 percent from the three-point line (37-for-92) and 82 percent from the free throw line.
 
Walker was named an Indiana Junior All-Star following the 2024-25 season. He spent the summer of 2025 playing for Grand Park Premier on the Puma PRO16 circuit. Walker led Grand Park Premier to the Puma regular season title and earned circuit second-team honors, averaging 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
 
Butler is 3-0 on the young season and returns to action Saturday, traveling to Dallas for a true road game at SMU. The Bulldogs will play South Carolina and Virginia in the Greenbrier Tip-Off Nov. 21 and 23, respectively before returning to Hinkle for a Nov. 28 tip against Wright State.