Colton Walker '18 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I was young my number one goal was to attend college.  No one in my family has ever attended college and I want to be the first.  Ever since elementary school I have been part of the Honors Program, originally the Extended Learning Program (ELP).  Since beginning Jr. High I have been in all honors classes.  I am currently enrolled in two weighted classes and plan to take many more along with AP classes.  My best subjects would probably be math and science.  

Since birth my original dream was to play professional football, but over time I learned the medical and safety issues were to much of a risk for me.  This past season of freshman football I lead my team in interceptions and was top five in tackles and passes defended on the team.  I realized this past year that pursuing basketball was the better choice for me.  I have been playing basketball since fourth grade, and have played on many club teams, including teams that have been ranked in the top 25 in the west coast.  I feel my biggest strengths on the court are my defense, hustle, and shooting.  I always put defense first and lead by example.  I feel I am capable of being a spot up shooter/slashing wing.  I play the 3 position usually but can also slide to the 4 in smaller sets.  I like to do the little things like boxing out, going after loose balls, etc.  If I had to compare my game to a certain player it would either be P.J. Tucker or Andre Roberson.  My goal is to always outwork everyone, and give my hardest in games, practices, and the weight room.  My dream is to one day play college basketball and I will let no stop me from doing this.