Just how quickly and effectively Walton will adjust to the speed and strength of primetime basketball is still unknown, but what is for certain is that he has all the right tools.

He has the necessary size to play at the forward position, a pool of basketball wisdom from which to draw and, most importantly, the right work ethic.

"I'll do whatever I have to do to pay my dues," he admits without hesitation.

"I feel like we have the personnel and coaching to win the Ivy League this year."

Walton's realization that he won't immediately be the go-to guy will help him progress. He diverts attention from himself and is quick to praise the coaching staff and players for being "welcoming guys who live and die by basketball."

For someone who grew up surrounded by stars and swamped in accolades--SoCal Hoops named him to its Top 25 Centers/Postmen list earlier this year--Kam exhibits a refreshing sense of humility. His last name certainly brings him attention, but Kam is the first to acknowledge it is his own work that will ultimately determine how much he contributes to the Crimson.

Like Walton, sophomore Mike Causey understands that he will have to battle for playing time in a backcourt that already features Elliot Prasse-Freeman and Drew Gellert.