Walton scores 19, Wichita State downs Tulsa 73-69
Led by Jaykwon Walton's 19 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 73-69 on Saturday nightJANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAYKWON WALTON #10 - GUARD - MEMPHIS TIGERS
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Scores 19 points Walton racked up 19 points (6-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound and two steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 73-69 win over Tulsa.
Impact 2023 is expected to be Walton's best year of collegiate basketball. He has 12.2 points averaged across his 15 games played since November. But unlike during 2022, Walton will have all of 2023 to be a primary or secondary option.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Walton is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Tulsa.
Impact Walton has been upgraded from questionable to available with an ankle injury Saturday. He will replace Shammah Scott in the starting lineup.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up against Tulsa Walton (ankle) is dressed in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Tulsa, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Walton also warmed up ahead of last Sunday's game before being ruled out. If he can't play Saturday, his next chance is Thursday's matchup with Memphis.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out at South Florida Walton (ankle) will sit out the Shockers' game Sunday at South Florida.
Impact Walton was not comfortable during the Shockers' pre-game warmup Sunday. Currently, their next matchup is when they host Tulsa on Saturday.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Sunday Walton (ankle) is warming up before the Shockers' upcoming game Sunday at South Florida.
Impact Currently, Walton's status indicates he will not have to sit out many games because of his injured ankle. He could return on Sunday. But if Walton does not, Shammah Scott is ready to be part of the Shockers' starting lineup again.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Walton (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against Cincinnati, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Walton will miss his first game of the year as a result of an ankle injury he sustained. The 6-7 junior has been a mainstay in the starting five this season, averaging 11.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 31.4 minutes per contest. It's unclear how serious the injury his and is best to view his status on a game-to-game basis until any further clarity is given.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unable to practice Walton will not practice on Tuesday due to an ankle injury, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Walton suffered his ankle injury sometime from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Currently, he is questionable before the Shockers host Cincinnati on Thursday.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles from deep Walton produced nine points (4-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 34 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to East Carolina.
Impact Walton struggled to find his shot in Saturday's loss. The junior forward has not made a three point field goal in four straight games, shooting 0-15 in that span. Walton was able to provide support on the offensive end through his passing, setting a new season high in assists.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 18 points, eight rebounds Walton ended with 18 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 81-63 victory over Longwood.
Impact Walton averaged 13.3 points and 6.7 rebounds across the Shockers' nine games from Nov. 7 to Dec. 10. Currently, he is their best option when excluding Craig Porter.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Walton (ankle) is listed in Wichita State's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with Longwood.
Impact Walton sustained a minor ankle injury against Kansas State last Saturday, but he will start against Longwood. The 6-foot-7 junior has averaged 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 31 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ankle better now Walton is "doing fine" after suffering an ankle injury, according to Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle.
Impact Walton suffered the injury while playing against Kansas State on Dec. 3. Currently, he is questionable before Wichita State's game next Saturday versus Longwood.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in double figures Walton ended with 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 66-57 loss to Alcorn State.
Impact Walton started his second straight game this season after transferring from Georgia over the offseason. The junior guard does not have much experience playing extended minutes with only 11 total games played since 2019. Walton nearly doubled his minutes from the season-opener, struggling to consistently hit shots, but is already proving to be a solid all-around player for the Shockers early in the season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commits to Bulldogs for 2022 Walton has committed to Mississippi State for the Class of 2022, Paul Jones of 247 Sports reports.
Impact Walton began his collegiate career in the SEC with Georgia, but various ailments led to him only seeing the floor for seven games in his freshman season before ultimately taking a redshirt. Two games into the 2020-21 season, Walton elected to enter the transfer portal. He'll play out this season at Shelton Community College before officially enrolling with the Bulldogs next year. Walton is a 6-6 combo guard that can play the two or the three. Once considered a four-star prospect, Walton has a chance to build experience and become an immediate contributor for Ben Howland and co. in 2022-23.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Walton entered the transfer portal Thursday, Matt Zenitz of AL.com reports.
Impact Walton was a highly-ranked recruit coming out of high school, but he failed to carve out a role with the Bulldogs during his time with the team. The sophomore will explore other options going forward after averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds over 6.5 minutes per game while appearing in nine contests with the team.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
