Ramon Walker Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not listed on report Walker (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Walker had missed three games due to an ankle injury, but the senior guard seems to have recovered and will return to the court. The 6-foot-5 guard is averaging 2.6 points and 2.2 boards per game this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Walker did not appear in Saturday's 102-62 win over Colorado due to an ankle injury, but he's expected to play in Wednesday's game against Baylor, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazi...

Impact Walker hasn't taken the court in three straight games, but the ankle injury is a new issue as the senior rolled his ankle a few days ago. While he was unavailable Saturday, the expectation is that Walker will be healthy in time for senior night Wednesday. He's averaging 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Top freshman Kingston Flemings scores 25, Emanuel Sharp has 23 as No. 10 Houston beats TCU 79-70

Houston freshman Kingston Flemings scored 25 points, Emanuel Sharp had 23 and the 10th-ranked Cougars won 79-70 at TCU

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Sharp scores 22 points to lead No. 8 Houston over No. 14 Arkansas, 94-85

Emanuel Sharp scored 22 points, Kingston Flemings added 21 and No. 8 Houston used some excellent long-range shooting to beat No. 14 Arkansas 94-85

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Contributes off bench Walker contributed 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 win over Arkansas.

Impact Walker saw a season-high 27 minutes and took advantage by reaching double figures in scoring for the first time this season during Houston's win over the Razorbacks. The senior reserve had tallied just four points total across his first five contests this season but has seen his involvement increase in recent outings, averaging 7.0 points over his last five games.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Walker (hand) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Because of a hand injury, on Dec. 19, Walker underwent surgery. Both due to it and for collegiate eligibility, he did not play again for Houston's 2024-25 team. Rothstein's announcement indicates that the Cougars' updated roster will include Walker. As a collegiate senior, Walker logged 2.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses opener Thursday Walker (hand) missed Thursday's 78-40 win over SIUE.

Impact Walker missed his 26th consecutive game Thursday as he continues to recover from hand surgery he underwent in December. It seems unlikely that he will be able to return this season, but if the Cougars continue to win deep into the tournament then he has a chance.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss at least two more games Walker (hand) will miss at least two more games for Houston as he continues to rehab from right hand surgery, Chris Baldwin of Paper City Mag reports.

Impact Walker underwent surgery in December and has subsequently missed 12 straight games. It'll be at least 14 before he returns to the court, according to the latest report on the guard's status. Walker had been a rotational player for the Cougars this season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.4 rebounds across 11.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss time Walker (hand) will undergo surgery on his hand and is expected to miss 4-5 weeks, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker will be expected to miss multiple weeks as he recovers fro hand surgery. The senior guard could be back for the meeting with Kansas on Jan. 25.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Toledo Walker will not play in Wednesday's game against Toledo with a hand injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker will miss his second game of the season after injuring his hand during practice. The senior guard will aim to be back for Saturday's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given hope for NCAA Tournament Walker (knee) has a chance to be available for No. 1 Houston's first-round game Friday against No. 16 Longwood, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact According to Houston's head coach Kelvin Sampson, Walker could be available if his injured knee gets cleared by the team's head trainer. The junior being healthy would give UH some much-needed depth, considering it has already been depleted by other injuries. So between now and the Longwood game Friday, Walker's availability status will be something to monitor.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Out for season Walker (personal) will sit out the remainder of Houston's 2022-23 season, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26.

Impact Walker will accept a medical redshirt for the Cougars' 2022-23 season. He is finishing it with averages of 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds across 10 games (zero started). Fortunately for Walker, he will continue to have three years of collegiate eligibility remaining despite redshirting this season.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out again Walker (personal) did not take the court in Sunday's 56-55 loss to Temple.

Impact Walker still hasn't suited up since Dec. 28 due to a personal matter, and his absence Sunday extended his streak of games missed to six. The sophomore had been a regular contributor of double-digit reserve minutes for the Cougars, who have Final Four aspirations this year. An eventual return would certainly provide a boost, though little is currently known on his status.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing on Thursday Walker (personal) will practice on Thursday, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Walker's availability will continue to be a game-time decision before the Cougars host Temple on Sunday. But unlike before, he has a decent chance to log his return that day.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to dress Tuesday Walker Jr. is going through warm-ups but is not expected to dress for tonight's game, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker isn't expected to suit up Tuesday against Tulane. He has missed the last four games due to personal reasons and will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Temple.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with teammates Walker (personal) is traveling with his teammates, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact A private problem prevented Walker from being available across four games the Cougars played in between Dec. 30 and Jan. 12. However, he is part of their trip to Tulane. Fantasy managers should consider Walker's availability status questionable before the Cougars play there Tuesday.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking time off Walker (personal) will take some time away from the team, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Houston head coach, Kelvin Sampson, stated that Ramon will take some time away from the team due to personal issues with the full support of the program. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in 10 games this season, logging 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds on 15.1 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should consider Walker out indefinitely.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Walker (undisclosed) didn't travel with the team and won't play Sunday at Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Coach Kelvin Sampson said Thursday that Walker is dealing injury-wise with "all kinds of stuff," so his absence here isn't surprising at all. His next chance to play will come Wednesday at home against South Florida.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Walker (undisclosed) was not available for Thursday's game against SMU, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker previously sat out with an undisclosed injury against Virginia on Dec. 18. While he was able to return for Houston's following two games, it appears to have popped back up at some point before the Dec. 31 contest versus UCF, as he'll now sit out for the second game in a row Thursday. Walker's next chance to play will come Sunday against Cincinnati.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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