Walton was hard to miss flashing some impressive dribble combinations and moves as she sped by defenders with the basketball. Walton got from point A to point B as quick as anyone at the camp and made some highlight reel passes once she broke the initial line of defense. Whether it was pushing the ball in transition or getting into the paint in the halfcourt, Walton was excellent distributing the ball. Jayla also showed the ability to score if the help did not stop her with the basketball several times. One of the best plays of the day saw her utilize that ball handling and quickness to beat her defender before smoothly laying the ball up and off the glass for two with her left hand. I had heard a lot of good things about her over the last 12 months and now I know why. Her offensive skills and fundamentals were impressive during skill work.

Playing up at the 17U level, Jayla served as a sparkplug for Wood Elite . Although one of the smaller players on the floor, Walton’s high IQ shined as she knew where to be at all times and routinely made plays. Jayla does a great job rotating on defense, keenly stepping in front of middle flashers to steal passes in the press. Walton converts turnovers into layups finishing with both hands.

Jayla is a speedy PG that plays defense and uses her length to come up with steals and block shots of other guards. Her crossover is mean with a quick change of direction and speed that baits the defender. She’s a good athlete that can sky for boards and get it up the floor in a hurry with the dribble or a pass ahead. Her shot from deep is solid & she can finish well with either hand on the drive.