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HERENDA ON WALTON: "Robbie stepped in last year and proved that he not only belongs on the team, but that he deserved meaningful minutes. He is deceivingly long and quick and just has a knack for making the right play at the right time. He will again see significant minutes for us and he can play various positions well."
AS A SOPHOMORE: Started all 30 games on the season • Averaged 7.5 PPG and 4.7 RPG • Led the team with 76 steals and 119 assists • Seventh in the NE-10 with 3.97 APG • First in the NE-10 with 2.53 SPG.
AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 23 games off the bench for the River Hawks • Enjoyed a season-best eight points in an 85-41 win over Mercy in the Pace Tournament • Had a season-high five assists in an 81-70 victory over St. Rose • Had three steals on four different occasions.
BOSTON LATIN HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year player at Boston Latin H.S. for coach Brendan Smith • Two-time Dual County League allstar • Team Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior • Captain as a senior • Helped guide the Wolfpack to a three-year clip of 51-19 • Also played in the Bay State Magic club system.
PERSONAL: Youngest of three grown children of Robert and Catherine Walton of South Boston, MA • Nicknamed "Robbie" • Lists Boston Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins as favorite professional teams • Favorite sports figures include Dwayne Wade, Evan Longoria • Majoring in criminal justice • Aspires to pursue a career in law enforcement following graduation.
