Sam Walters - College Basketball News & Rumors

Out at MSU Walters (ankle) is out for Friday's game at Mississippi State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact With no more games scheduled in November, Walters will enter December having averaged 2.0 points and 1.6 rebounds across five games. Late-November will have seen him sit out all three games SMU played.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Monday Walters (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 89-72 win over Radford.

Impact Walters has missed SMU's last two games, and there's no clarity on when he'll be able to return to action.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday, likely longer Walters (ankle) won't play on Friday against Arkansas State and will likely also be unavailable Monday against Radford, per Billy Embody of On3.com.

Impact Walters hurt his ankle against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and only played two minutes in that game on Nov. 18. Now, the issue appears to be one that's going to hold him out of multiple games. The forward started the first two games of the year for the Mustangs, but has since been relegated to a bench role. Not counting the game in which he got injured, Walters averages 1.8 points and 1.8 rebounds this season.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points Saturday Walters (back) notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, an assist, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes in Saturday's 86-71 exhibition win over Oklahoma...

Impact Walters was one of several SMU players who logged consistent minutes in this exhibition game despite dealing with injuries in the preseason. Walters is expected to operate as the Mustangs' starting power forward if healthy for the season opener against Tarleton State on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wigan Warriors secure Super League Grand Final spot with 18-6 win over Leigh Leopards in play-off semi-finals Bevan French scored twice in the first half to help put Wigan 14-6 up; They then made it to a third Grand Final in a row as Sam Walters scor...

OCTOBER 3 • SKY.COM

Michigan football transfer Sam Walters signs with different school than his commitment The outgoing Michigan basketball forward is going to a different school than intended.

APRIL 22 • USATODAY.COM

Flips to SMU Walters will transfer to SMU on Tuesday, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walters had originally committed to Mississippi State but has flipped his decision, signing with SMU. The 6-foot-10 forward appeared in 23 games this season averaging 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds off the bench.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lands at Mississippi State Walters will transfer to Mississippi State, per 247Sports.com.

Impact The forward, who spent 2024-2025 with Michigan after spending the previous season with Alabama, will head back to the SEC for his junior year. He was a bench player in Ann Arbor, averaging 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds. He'll look to finally crack a starting five in Starkville.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Boston College Men's Basketball In the Mix for 4-Star Transfer Prospect Former Alabama and Michigan forward Sam Walters has reportedly been in contact with the Eagles coaching staff this week.

APRIL 14 • SI.COM

Former Alabama basketball player on Crimson Tide Final Four team reenters transfer portal Former Alabama forward Sam Walters has reentered the NCAA transfer portal. Walters played at Alabama in 2023-24 before transferring to Michi...

MARCH 31 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan basketball lands North Carolina transfer Elliot Cadeau, Sam Walters enters portal The season just ended on Friday for Michigan, but the Wolverines are already busy in the transfer portal, landing North Carolina guard Ellio...

MARCH 31 • FREEP.COM

Michigan F Sam Walters enters the Transfer Portal after one season with Wolverines Michigan Wolverines basketball forward Sam Walters has entered the Transfer Portal after his team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 31 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joins transfer portal again Walters (back) is entering the transfer portal, Sam Kayser of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Walters will enter the transfer portal for a second time after going from Alabama to Michigan last offseason. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has been dealing with a back injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-February, but he hopefully will be back at full health for next season. He averaged 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds across 23 games this past season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Walters (back) is out for Friday's outing against Auburn, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Walters will miss yet another game as he deals with a back injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-February. The sophomore forward will likely be out for as long as the Wolverines make it through the tournament, but another chance for him to play would need to be earned by the team with a win over the Tigers in the Sweet 16.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan basketball shorthanded for NCAA tournament opener vs UC San Diego Sam Walters and Justin Pippen missed Big Ten tournament, but the hope was Michigan would be closer to full strength when March Madness start...

MARCH 20 • FREEP.COM

The latest on Roddy Gayle Jr., Justin Pippen, Sam Walters ahead of Michigan's NCAA Tournament opener Michigan basketball will be without two rotation players in their NCAA Tournament opener against UC San Diego.

MARCH 19 • 247SPORTS.COM

Doesn't travel with team Walters (back) didn't travel with Michigan to its first weekend in the NCAA Tournament, Andrew Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Walters joins Justin Pippen as Wolverines who didn't make the trip to Denver for the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Thus, Walters will only be able to play again this season if Michigan reaches the Sweet 16. The sophomore has missed the last 11 games for the Wolverines.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan without Justin Pippen, Sam Walters for Big Ten Tournament game against Purdue Michigan basketball will be without two rotation players in their Big Ten quarterfinal matchup against Purdue.

MARCH 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Remains out Sunday Walters (back) won't be available against Michigan State, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Walters will now miss his eighth straight game. The bench forward's next chance to return will come during the Big Ten tournament.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan basketball coach sheds light on Sam Walters' injury, possibility of his return Michigan basketball has been without forward Sam Walters due to injury since early February.

MARCH 7 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out once again Walters (back) won't play against Maryland on Wednesday.

Impact Walters will miss his seventh straight game. The rotational sophomore forward, who averages 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds, will get his final chance to play during the regular season on Feb. 9 against Michigan State.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Walters (back) won't play Sunday against Illinois.

Impact It'll be the sixth consecutive game Walters has missed with the back injury. The sophomore has appeared in 23 games off the bench this season, averaging five points and 1.6 rebounds across 12.6 minutes.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Walters (back) is out for Thursday's game versus Rutgers.

Impact Walters will miss his fifth consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with a back injury. The sophomore's next chance to return is Sunday versus Illinois.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Absent once again Walters (back) is out for Monday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Walters will miss a fourth straight game with a back issue, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against Rutgers on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Spartans Walters (back) isn't available against Michigan State on Friday night.

Impact The sophomore forward has missed the past two games for Michigan, and he'll make it three straight in a marquee matchup with the rival Spartans for first place in the Big Ten. Walters averages 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds across 12.6 minutes as a depth piece in the Wolverines' front court.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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