How walk-ons earned their place in Cal Poly basketball

Stories from Mustang News on KCPR · Jun 9, 2026 · 4m

Cayden Ward and Avery Knapp, both contributors to their respective Cal Poly basketball teams, were not awarded a scholarship in their first year. Through resilience and dedication, they were both able to land themselves scholarships and a role on the team. Reporter Keegan Oates spoke to these athletes about recruitment stories and how they navigated the high pressure of being a walk-on Division I athlete.