PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

Nate Walton 6'7 215 F

HISTORY

1999-2000: Played in 28 games, starting eight. Had 113 assists, fifth-highest single-season total in school history. Had more than twice as many assists as turnovers (113-56). Shot 50.9% from the field. Had nine assists against Monmouth in a game in which Princeton had a total of 14 baskets. Had at least five assists in 14 games. Had 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists at Penn. Also had 14 points against UNLV.

1998-99: Scored 10 points on 4 for 5 shooting against North Texas> Sent UNC Wilmington game into overtime with tip-in at regulation buzzer. Had seven rebounds against UNC Wilmington. Had 21 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists in five games after having 46 points and 59 rebounds and 26 assists in 27 games the year before.

1997-98: Played in 27 of 29 games. Had six points on 3 for 4 shooting with two rebounds and two assists at Harvard. Had four assists and three rebounds at home against Brown and had five rebounds and two assists against Manhattan.

1996-97: Played in 10 games, scoring 11 points and passing for three assists, all against Lehigh. Missed his first eight three-pointers before making three of his final four

High School: Was a four-year starter, first-team all-city as senior and junior, and city player of the year senior year. Was named first-team all-state as a senior and second-team all-state as a junior. Averaged 21.8 points, eight rebounds and five assists senior year and 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists as a junior year. Led the team to city championship with 27-3 record as a senior.

EVALUATION:

Rarely will you find a player in college or pro basketball who leads the team, or is among the team leaders in scoring, rebounding, and assists. But, this is what Walton does for the Princeton Tigers. He is one of the best passing forwards in the metro area. He also has a solid low post game and can play out on the perimeter. There is no question that he can play professionally if he desires, because Princeton regularly plays top flight competition and he has responded at every turn. He can play professionally overseas, and if he gets drafetd by the proper team maybe in the IBL or ABA 2000.