Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Derrick Walton Jr. is an American professional basketball player known for his role as a point guard. Here’s a comprehensive overview of his profile:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Derrick Walton Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on April 3, 1995, making him 29 years old as of 2024.
  • Hometown: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Has worn jersey number 11 during his career.
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods, Michigan
  • College: University of Michigan (2013–2017)
  • NBA Draft: Went undrafted in 2017.
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Miami Heat (2017–2018)
      • Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2020)
      • Detroit Pistons (2021–2022)
    • NBA G League:
      • Sioux Falls Skyforce (2017–2018)
      • Agua Caliente Clippers (2019–2020)
      • Motor City Cruise (2021–2022)
    • International:
      • Žalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania, 2018–2019)
      • Alba Berlin (Germany, 2019)
      • ASVEL Basket (France, 2020–2021)
      • Sydney Kings (Australia, 2022–2023)
      • Zhejiang Lions (China, 2023–2024)
      • South East Melbourne Phoenix (Australia, 2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None to date.
  • Kids: Not publicly known.
  • Siblings: Not publicly disclosed.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Derrick Walton Jr.’s player archetype was that of a compact lead guard who blended table-setting with enough shooting to keep defenses honest. At 6-foot and 185 pounds, he was smaller than many backcourt opponents, but he played with toughness, balance, and quickness, which suited him defensively as a point-of-attack guard who could pressure the ball and compete through effort. Offensively, his role was that of a primary handler and organizer: he pushed tempo, created for teammates, got into the paint when gaps opened, and complemented that with credible perimeter shooting rather than pure volume scoring. The overall play style was steady and functional—more about control, decision-making, and all-around guard play than flash—with Walton bringing the kind of reliable floor game that let him contribute as both a passer and a spacer. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Derrick Walton Jr. | Guard
Basketball-Reference — Derrick Walton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
University of Michigan Athletics — Derrick Walton Jr. – Men’s Basketball
ESPN — Derrick Walton Jr. Biography
Sports Forecaster — Derrick Walton Jr. Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | –