Meet Talia Walton

Talia Walton is a former professional basketball player, coach, and founder of Team Walton and Limitless Basketball Academy. A standout at the University of Washington and one of the most accomplished players in program history, Walton has built her reputation through elite performance, leadership, mentorship, and player development. From competing in the NCAA Final Four and the WNBA to coaching on the adidas 3SSB circuit and now leading her own grassroots program, Walton is passionate about helping young athletes grow both on and off the court.

COACHING & LEADERSHIP

• Founder & Program Director of Team Walton
• Founder of Limitless Basketball Academy (LBA)
• Former Head Girls Basketball Coach – Seattle Prep
• Helped lead Seattle Prep to a 3A District Championship and first State Tournament appearance since 2018
• Former coach on the adidas 3SSB circuit
• Recognized for elite player development, mentorship, and leadership in girls basketball

WNBA & PROFESSIONAL CAREER

• 2016 WNBA Draft Pick – Los Angeles Sparks (No. 29 Overall)
• Highest drafted player in University of Washington women’s basketball history at the time
• Former professional basketball player (WNBA & overseas)
• Competed professionally in Hungary, Sweden, and China

COLLEGIATE CAREER – UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

• NCAA Final Four participant (2016)
• NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team (2016)
• NCAA Women’s Final Four single-game record holder (8 made threes vs. Syracuse)
• All-Pac-12 First Team (2016 – media)
• Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention (2016)
• Three-time All-Pac-12 selection
• Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2013)
• Helped lead UW to the first Final Four appearance in program history
• University of Washington all-time leader in blocked shots (177)
• Finished collegiate career with:

  • 1,819 points

  • 909 rebounds

  • 254 three-pointers made

  • 177 blocked shots
    • One of the most versatile players in UW history — ranked top 10 in career points, rebounds, blocks, and made threes simultaneously

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER – FEDERAL WAY HIGH SCHOOL

• AP Washington State 4A Player of the Year (2011)
• AP First Team All-State selection
• SPSL South MVP
• Seattle Times Star Times All-Area Team
• Tacoma News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year
• Three-time First Team All-SPSL selection
• ESPN HoopGurlz nationally ranked prospect
• Led Federal Way to the 4A State Championship Game