Derrick Walton Appreciation Thread

Submitted by LS And Play on

I know there have been a number of threads about the state of the program and everything else, but I have to give it Derrick Walton. I can't remember the specific details of the play, but off a Michigan miss he dove head first for a loose ball, came up a bit short and got called for the foul. I wish I could see that every possession from our guys. Acknowledging his flaws as a player, he gives it everything he fucking has every time he steps out on that floor. He will be missed next year. Badly.

And, by the way, he outrebounded our two starting bigs + Donnal combined by something like 4-1. If for no other reason, this team is worth watching just see him battle and go up for boards and dive for loose balls for all 40 minutes. 

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RobM_24

February 4th, 2017 at 11:42 PM ^

He's the only guy that brings it EVERY night. If he had the ability to finish inside the paint, he'd be a stud. His 3pt shooting and rebounding is outstanding.

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ColeIsCorky

February 4th, 2017 at 11:48 PM ^

He's been showing some at the rim skills lately that hasn't been seen since his freshman year. Today not as much, but Walton is trying to put this team on his shoulders. I hope Irvin is still recovering from his sickness because he didn't look much better today. He's the other senior that needs to start leading this team. Wilson stepped up a little at the end of the game, but I couldn't believe how much I saw him standing around. Anyway, I love Walton's attitude the last few games especially. He's the leader of this team right now. Dude has been the best rebounder on the team the last three years. Appreciate his heart to win.

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funkywolve

February 5th, 2017 at 12:03 AM ^

I mentioned it in one of the other threads but the last 2-3 games have probably been the best games he's played at UM. Hopefully he can keep it up for the rest of the year.

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TrueBlue2003

February 5th, 2017 at 12:20 AM ^

he's not always played hard and inspired (it's just recency bias for anyone who thinks that) but he is taking his game up a notch and playing hard as his senior season is winding down and it is great to see.  Definitely will miss him.

FWIW, it does look like Irvin is giving A+ effort, too.  Maybe even too much.  His issues are just missing shots (and being a little too eager taking bad shots) and turning it over trying to make too much happen.  He's giving strong effort too.  A bit sad to see this happen to him in his senior year.

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spiff

February 5th, 2017 at 12:05 AM ^

He seemed like the only player who was trying tonight. He looked to score. He dove for a rebound, he was getting pissed at OSU offensive rebounds. I didn't see a single other player do any of those things tonight. He somehow keep is in it until the end when no one else seemed to bother. A terrible game for every player and coach tonight except for Walton.

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Killer Khakis

February 5th, 2017 at 8:30 AM ^

I love Walton's game this year. His freshmen year when he stepped up against Sparty and Ohio State i knew he'd be good. He will go down as one of the most under rated players in recent years.

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Webber's Pimp

February 5th, 2017 at 9:09 AM ^

Missed a bunny tap in to tienthe game. I Appreciate the effort but we have to be better than this in Walton's (and Irvin's) senior year. An NCAA Tourney bid is far far far away...

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Michifornia

February 5th, 2017 at 11:36 AM ^

When the guys around you don't want anything to do with the ball, you almost have to step up.  He's a senior and he doesn't want to go out losing.  It's great to see him hit the 3s.  His rebounding has always been elite for a guard because he WORKS AT IT.  How can the other guys watch him on the same floor and play like they do??  I don't get it.  It defies human nature.

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