• A former standout at Mississippi State, Walton was captain of the Bulldogs during their 1996 Final Four run.

• After beginning his coaching career at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, Walton teamed with Lipscomb Head Coach Scott Sanderson at the University of Mobile before following Sanderson to Lipscomb in 1999.

• Walton is an integral part of the Bisons' success over the past decade.  The former three-time Academic All-SEC Selection monitors player progress in the classroom, assists in all facets of operations, and works on skill development with the Bisons' post players.