Sam Walters - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Sam Walters Provides Needed Spark in Alabama Basketball Win over Florida Crimson Tide freshman hits four big 3-pointers on a night when 3-point shooting was disastrous.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Extra Point: Sam Walters, Alabama Perform Well in Secret Scrimmage Freshman Sam Walters scored 29 in a secret scrimmage against TCU on Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Leads scorers in Sunday scrimmage Walters had 29 points (10-16 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and three rebounds across 28 minutes in Sunday's defeat to TCU in a secret scrimmage, Nick Kelly of the Tuscaloosa News reports.

Impact Walters was not only Alabama's leading scorer, but he made all but one of the team's three-point baskets. Granted, the team was missing a lot of players, including Mohamed Wague, Mark Sears, Mouhamed Dioubate and Davin Cosby, but the outing from the freshman Walters was impressive nonetheless. There seems to be some minutes at at power forward open in the Alabama rotation, and Walters is positioning himself well -- along with fellow freshman Jarin Stevenson -- to earn them.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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