Sam Walters - College Basketball News & Rumors

Heading to Troy Walters has committed to play for Troy for the 2026-27 season, per Troy's official team X account.

Impact Walters will join the Trojans following a single season with SMU. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 2.6 points in just 9.3 minutes per game across 24 contests for the Mustangs this past season. He will retain a single year of eligibility with Troy.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Walters will enter the NCAA transfer portal, per VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Walters will enter the portal following a single season with SMU. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged 2.6 points in 9.3 minutes per game across 24 contests for the Mustangs this past season. The former Alabama and Michigan transfer will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Conwell scores 16, hits 2 key shots late to rally No. 24 Louisville past SMU 62-58 in ACC tourney

Ryan Conwell hit two key shots in the final 1:17 and finished with 16 points as No. 24 Louisville battled back to beat SMU 62-58 and advance to the Atlantic Coast Conference tourna...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Off injury report Tuesday Walters (undisclosed) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Walters will be active for the ACC Tournament matchup after missing the Mustangs' final two games of the regular season. The junior forward is averaging 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds across 9.0 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed questionable Walters (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's ACC Tournament game against Syracuse.

Impact Walters missed back-to-back games to end the regular season, and his availability remains uncertain for the start of the ACC tournament. The junior forward is averaging 2.5 points and 1.0 rebounds across 9.0 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Walters (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's game against Florida State.

Impact Walters will miss a second-straight game due to undisclosed reasons as the Mustangs close out the regular season with a road matchup against the Seminoles. The 6-foot-9 junior is averaging 2.5 points, and one rebound on nine minutes per game after transferring in from Michigan (21 games). Walters' status for the ACC Tournament next week is uncertain.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Walters (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Florida State.

Impact Walters, who sat out during Wednesday's game against Miami, remains questionable for the Mustangs heading into Saturday's game against the Seminoles. The 6-foot-9 junior is averaging 2.5 points, and one rebound on nine minutes per game this season (21 games).

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Impact Walters will miss his first game since mid-January as the Mustangs take on the Hurricanes. The 6-foot-9 junior will now look to make a return for SMU's matchup this Saturday at FSU.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Impact Walters has seen steady minutes off the bench for the Mustangs, but he's not playing enough to be a worthwhile fantasy asset. Thus, his potential absence won't be much of an issue for fantasy managers.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Wednesday after all Walters (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 77-76 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Walters missed Saturday's game against Duke with an undisclosed injury, and while he wasn't listed with an injury on the availability report Wednesday, the junior forward did not end up taking the court. Walters averages less than 10 minutes per contest anyway, and with the improved recent play of freshman center Jaden Toombs, the absence of Walters may not be health-related. His next chance to take the court will be Saturday against Virginia.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is available Wednesday against Virginia Tech.

Impact Walters missed the Mustangs' loss to Duke, but he'll limit his absence to one game. The bench forward averages 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Wednesday Walters (undisclosed) is expected to appear in Wednesday's game against Virginia tech.

Impact Walters, who sat out during Saturday's loss against Duke, is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Hokies. The 6-foot-9 junior has appeared in nine games this season, averaging 2.4 points, 1.2 rebounds on 9.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined vs. Duke Walters (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss versus Duke.

Impact Walters was a late addition to the injury report and ended up missing his seventh game of the season. He is averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds across nine games this season and will look to make his return Wednesday versus Virginia Tech.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Late add to injury report Walters (undisclosed) is now questionable for Saturday's game against Duke.

Impact Walters wasn't part of SMU's initial injury report, but he's been added to Saturday's iteration just hours from tipoff. It's unclear what sort of injury Walters is dealing with, but he did miss six games with an ankle injury earlier this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores four points in return Walters (ankle) totaled four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and a block across 11 minutes during Saturday's win over Central Arkansas.

Impact Walters had missed six straight games due to an ankle injury before making his return Saturday. He will look to be more productive during the Dec. 28 matchup versus Cal State Fullerton.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • SI.COM

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