TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- With his entire family on hand, basketball star Luke Walton received his degree Saturday in winter graduation ceremonies at the University of Arizona.
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Walton's father, former UCLA and NBA star Bill Walton, mother Susan and three brothers attended the ceremony, where Walton received a bachelor's degree in family studies.
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He is the third of the brothers to earn his college degree. His younger brother, Chris, is in his second year at San Diego State.
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Luke Walton said he hopes to be an example for younger athletes.
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"The position I'm in and other athletes, kids are always going to look up to you," he said. "Something like this is great. Hopefully, kids won't think athletics is everything."
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After an NBA career, Walton hopes to work with children, much like former teammate Eugene Edgerson, who is working on a master's degree in teacher education.
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Walton, a preseason All-American, was able to participate in the ceremonies because he is sidelined with a sprained ankle. The No. 1 Wildcats played at LSU on Saturday night. He said he talked to some of his teammates before graduation.
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He planned a celebration dinner with his family Saturday night.