When Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton’s phone rang, former Interim Athletic Director Erika Barnes was on the other line. An emcee opportunity of the first ever CATSYS Awards Banquet was on the table.
“I don’t emcee,” Walton said. “I don’t like talking that much.”
Nevertheless, Walton returned to his alma mater, alongside the voice of the Lakers Chris “Geeter” McGee to take the stage and emcee the event.
“I have a lot of love and pride for the University of Arizona,” Walton said. “It’s a great way of honoring all the student athletes who have put in the hard work to represent U of A.