Robert "Tre" Walton enters his second year as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the DBU Men's Basketball team. In his first season with the Patriots posted a 17-5 record and advanced to the NCAA South Central Regional Semifinals. Prior to joining the Patriots, Tre spent four years as an assistant coach at John Jay College in New York City.
While at John Jay College, Walton spent his first two seasons as an assistant coach handling primarily player development, film, and scouting reports. Prior to the start of the 2018-19 season, Walton took over as the team's recruiting coordinator for the Bloodhounds. He handled all nationwide recruiting efforts including two First-Team All CUNYAC players, and the 2020 CUNYAC Player of the Year. He has recruited players from New York City, New Jersey, Florida, and upstate New York.
Walton’s final season at John Jay ties the best regular season record for the Bloodhounds. The team finished with a 20-5 record and 13-1 conference record. The team also made the ECAC DIII Men’s Basketball Championship tournament for the second consecutive year.
Walton earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from St. John’s University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Leadership.
