Talton Jr. brings disruptive defense, steady playmaking to Buffalo
Derrick Talton Jr. is a high-motor, defense-first guard whose calling card is pressure on the ball, quick hands, and playmaking from the perimeter; in his 2024-25 season at Oklahoma Wesleyan, he averaged 12.6 points, 5.1 assists, and 2.9 steals while winning KCAC Defensive Player of the Year for the third straight year, and Buffalo’s 2025-26 stats show he is contributing across the board in a 26.1-minute role. His size (5-10) and turnover-prone stretch at the NCAA level are the main fit questions, but if your team wants toughness, tempo, and a guard who can change possessions without needing high usage, he is a strong system fit.[5][14][15][18]
