Mykala Walker has joined Syracuse as its first general manager of women's basketball.

She is tasked with helping the coaching staff in the areas of scouting and recruiting, former student-athlete engagement, NIL opportunity development, transfer portal management and institutional fundraising.

Monday was her first day on the job.

Walker spent the past three years as an assistant coach at Arizona State, where she led NIL fundraising efforts in the community and managed the recruiting budget.

"Mykala will be a welcome addition to our program," Syracuse head coach Felisha Legette-Jack said in a news release. "Her body of work has prepared her for the work ahead. She is an incredible recruiter, detailed scout, organized and first-class representative of everywhere she has been involved. She will come to SU hitting the ground running. With her reputation as a fantastic recruiter, I know she will connect very quickly with potential student-athletes, those in the transfer portal and with agents throughout the country.”

A former player at Wake Forest (2009-13), she was a co-captain and part of the winningest class in Demon Deacons history.  

Walker transitioned to coaching after graduation, starting as a graduate assistant coach at Georgetown (2014-16) and assistant director of basketball operations (2016-17).

She later joined the staff at Delaware (2017-22). On the court, she worked with the post players. Off the court, her achievements included signing two Top 150 recruits for the 2022-23 season.

Walker also had roles with the Atlanta Hawks/State Farm Arena, Turner Sports/NBA TV, and All In PR, which gave her a broad view of the sports industry.

She brings all of that experience with her to the Orange program.

"Returning to the ACC with a legendary program like Syracuse is an incredible full-circle moment for me," Walker said. "My holistic background as an ACC student-athlete, a corporate professional and a Division I women's basketball coach has prepared me to continuously assist in construction [of] championship rosters for this powerhouse program. I am grateful to Coach Jack and Athletic Director John Wildhack for the opportunity to join a department that meaningfully invests in women's basketball. I am beyond excited to help elevate the tradition of excellence at Syracuse, on and off the court."