Team Walker was founded in 1996 by Jersey City natives Jerry and Jasper Walker, who aspired to give Jersey City children the same after school programs they enjoyed while growing up. They knew these programs helped them mature academically, and also provided him with an athletic outlet for his basketball abilities. After graduating from St. Anthony High School and helping the Friars win a mythical national championship, Jerry Walker enrolled at Seton Hall University and was instrumental in helping lead the Pirates Men’s Basketball team to three trips to the NCAA Tournament. For his efforts, Walker was honored as the Metropolitan Player of the Year Award, the ESPN Post-Player of the Year Award, and earned Second Team All-BIG EAST recognition.