JAYKWON WALTON NEWS

Hauls in season-high 13 boards Walton provided three points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block across 32 minutes during Sunday's 106-87 victory over UAB.

Impact Walton's four offensive boards helped him post a season-high 13 rebounds during Sunday's win over UAB. However, the senior forward's shooting struggles prevented him from posting his first double-double of the campaign.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Walton is part of Memphis' starting lineup Sunday against Florida Atlantic.

Impact It did not take long for Walton to re-enter Memphis' starting lineup, especially now that Malcolm Dandridge is suspended indefinitely. The former will look to get on track now that he is back in his previous role. After all, Walton's best attribute is scoring, and he averaged only 6.1 points on 27.6/22.9/93.8 shooting splits across his last nine games started.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out five dimes Walton closed Wednesday's 107-101 OT victory over UTSA with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes.

Impact Walton posted a team-high five assists without recording a turnover during Wednesday's overtime win. The senior forward also scored his most points in a contest since Nov. 10. Despite shooting just 27.0 percent from three on the season, Walton was efficient behind the arc against UTSA.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fives swipes in win Walton closed with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and five steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 78-75 win over Tulsa.

Impact Walton recorded a season-high five steals during Thursday's win. The senior forward also scored his most points in a game since Nov. 22 against Michigan. On the season, Walton is shooting a poor 36.2 percent from the field and 21.8 percent from three.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes defensive impact Walton finished Friday's 70-55 victory over Missouri with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Walton has scored in double digits and recorded at least one steal in both of his first two appearances the season. Walton has started the 2023-24 campaign shooting 66.7 percent on 4.5 three-point attempts per contest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaykwon Walton and Memphis MBB storm past Jackson State Jaykwon Walton scored a game-high 19 points to lead the way for Memphis.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jaykwon Walton and Memphis MBB storm past Jackson State Jaykwon Walton scored a game-high 19 points to lead the way for Memphis.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Walton scores 19, Memphis defeats Jackson State 94-77

Led by Jaykwon Walton's 19 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Jackson State Tigers 94-77 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaykwon Walton Transfers To UCF UCF land the commitment of former Georgia and Wichita State wing Jaykwon Walton originally from Columbus, Ga. who had been pledge to Alabama

MAY 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama no longer recruiting transfer Jaykwon Walton following arrest Following an arrest on Saturday, Jaykwon Walton will no longer be recruited by the Crimson Tide.

APRIL 25, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Alabama drops transfer F Jaykwon Walton after marijuana arrest Alabama will no longer be adding Wichita State transfer forward Jaykwon Walton to its roster after Walton was arrested Saturday for second-d...

APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alabama Commit Jaykwon Walton Arrested On Marijuana Charge; Nate Oats Says He Will Not Play For Tide Alabama basketball had another problem on its hands, this time with Wichita State transfer Jaykwon Walton.

APRIL 24, 2023 • OUTKICK.COM

Tide commit Jaykwon Walton arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession The arrest occurred less than one month after Walton announced his decision to play for the Crimson Tide after leaving Wichita State.

APRIL 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaykwon Walton Transfers from Wichita State to Alabama Basketball Walton played junior college basketball in Tuscaloosa before playing with Wichita State last season.

MARCH 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Available from transfer portal Walton is available from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Walton played well during his only season enrolled in Wichita State. He averaged 13.9 points and 5.3 rebounds across 28 of 32 games the 2022-23 Shockers logged. So now, Walton is expected to enroll in a school whose basketball program has better upside than an average WSU.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Walton is in the starting five for Friday's game versus Tulane.

Impact Walton will be replaced by Xavier Bell in the starting lineup Friday. Walton has started in 26 of his 27 appearances this season.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Thursday's outing Walton (illness) is available but not starting in Thursday's AAC Tournament game against Tulsa, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Though it sounds as if Walton is going to play through the ailment that's caused him to miss the previous two contests, he's ultimately slated to come off the bench for the first time this season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Thursday Walton (illness) is expected to be available during Wichita State's game Thursday against Tulsa, per Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Walton may not sit out thrice because of the illness that prevented him from participating in Wichita State's first two games of March. That is good news for the 2022-23 Shockers, as he is a crucial piece to their success who averaged 14.0 points and 5.3 rebounds during their regular season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. South Florida Walton (illness) will sit out the Shockers' game Sunday versus South Florida, according to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Walton will have sat out twice because of his illness. Currently, the Shockers' next game is expected to be an American Athletic Conference tournament matchup against an undetermined opponent Thursday.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday night Walton will not play in Thursday's game against Houston due to an illness, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact The Shockers are now slated to be without their leading scorer in Walton when Wichita State takes on the No. 1 ranked Cougars on Thursday. Craig Porter, Jaron Pierre and James Rojas should all receive an uptick in usage while the junior forward remains sidelined.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walton puts up 21 in Wichita State's victory against Temple Led by Jaykwon Walton's 21 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Temple Owls 79-65 on Thursday night.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Walton puts up 21 in Wichita State's victory against Temple

Led by Jaykwon Walton's 21 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Temple Owls 79-65 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 24 points in loss Walton finished with 24 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and three rebounds in 27 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 70-61 loss to Houston.

Impact Walton led all players in scoring on Thursday night. Over the last three games, Walton has made nine three-pointers, shooting 52.9 percent from deep in that span. Walton leads the Shockers in scoring this season, averaging 13.9 points per game.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wichita State visits East Carolina after Walton's 24-point outing

Wichita State plays the East Carolina Pirates after Jaykwon Walton scored 24 points in the Shockers' 95-90 overtime loss to the Tulane Green Wave

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues hot scoring spell Walton ended with 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-12 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 victory over SMU.

Impact Walton set a new season high in field goals made and attempted on Sunday. His 18-point performance marked his third straight game finishing in double figures. Walton has struggled to maintain possession since his return from injury, posting 10 turnovers in the three game span.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE