Los Angeles Sparks Select Talia Walton 29th Overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft
April 14, 2016 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks selected Talia Walton from the University of Washington in the third round (29th overall) of the 2016 WNBA Draft, announced executive vice president and general manager Penny Toler.
"Talia is another talented player who can stretch the defense with her three-point shooting," said Toler. "Her length and athleticism will be a great addition to our team."
A 6-2 forward, Walton is Washington's all-time leader in blocked shots (177) and games played (134) and is the only player to rank in top-five in total scoring (1819) and total rebounding (909) in UW history. As a senior, she was the Huskies' second-leading rebounder (238) and scorer, averaging a career-high 16.5 points per game. She finished the year ranked second nationally in total minutes played with 1,367 and led the Pac-12 with 86 made 3-pointers.
"Talia is a very good fit with our team," said head coach Brian Agler. "She is extremely versatile and a great three-point shooter. She handles and passes the ball well, is a great defender and has great size for a perimeter player."
Named All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention, she ranked among conference leaders in made threes (59), was fourth in blocks (44) and shot a career-best in field goal percentage (.461) as a junior. During the 2013-14 season, she was the third overall shot blocker in the Pac 12 (47) and the Huskies' third-leading scorer at 11.1 points per game.
Walton scored 435 points as a freshman, ranking her fifth all-time for UW rookies. In 32 games, she averaged 13.6 points per game (10th in the Pac-12) and was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention selection.
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