Sam Walters - College Basketball News & Rumors

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Walters (back) is out Sunday against Ohio State, Andrew Kahn of MLive.com reports.

Impact Walters will miss a second straight game with a lower-back injury after sitting out of Tuesday's win over Purdue. The sophomore transfer from Alabama is averaging five points and 1.6 rebounds across 12.6 minutes this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in win Walters registered 12 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and one rebound in 16 minutes during Sunday's 91-75 victory over Washington.

Impact Walters converted on 3-of-6 looks from deep, closing with 12 points and a rebound during Sunday's win over the Huskies. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has appeared in all 16 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists after transferring in from Alabama this offseason. Walters has been a tremendous floor-spacing big off the bench this season, converting on 35.6 percent of his looks from deep (3.7 attempts per game).

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 in lopsided affair Walters totaled 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Sunday's 112-64 win over Western Kentucky.

Impact Walters matched his season-high point total, closing with 13 points, four rebounds and an assist during Sunday's rout of the Hilltoppers. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has appeared in all 13 games this season after transferring in from Alabama, averaging six points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 14.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective off the bench Walters produced 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes during Thursday's 72-49 win over Tarleton St..

Impact Walters saw 21 minutes off the bench during Thursday's win over Tarleton State, connecting on 3-of-6 looks from deep in the contest. The 6-foot-10 sophomore has offered Michigan some solid depth after transferring over from Alabama, averaging 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and an assist across five games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Blue Preview: Getting to know Michigan forward Sam Walters We break down each new Wolverine, looking at their careers up to this point, their biggest strengths and question marks and our expectations...

JUNE 18, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

U-M coach Mike Boynton discusses newcomers Justin Pippen, Rubin Jones, Tre Donaldson, Roddy Gayle, Sam Walters New Michigan basketball assistant Mike Boynton stopped by The Michigan Insider's studio Wednesday for an in-depth sit-down that recapped his...

APRIL 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

BREAKING: Alabama transfer Sam Walters commits to Michigan as Dusty May continues hot streak Michigan has rummaged the high school ranks and transfer portal to build a roster in year one under Dusty May. The Wolverines have earned co...

APRIL 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama transfer Sam Walters has committed to Michigan Alabama freshman forward Sam Walters will transfer to Michigan to play for Dusty May.

APRIL 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Sam Walters becomes latest Alabama basketball player to enter portal Walters was a rotational guard who needed to improve defensively to increase his playing time.

APRIL 15, 2024 • AL.COM

Enters transfer portal Walters has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Walters only played one year with Alabama, averaging 5.4points and 2.4 rebounds, along with shooting 39.4 percent from the 3-point line on 12.2 minutes per game. The 6-foot-10 guard will search for a new team, and will likely garner interest with his build and athleticism for his size.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Walters' growth is on display as games get bigger for Alabama men's basketball Sam Walters played a big role in Alabama's win over Florida. Nate Oats wants to see more from him against Kentucky on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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