Newsstand: Former Michigan forward Sam Walters signs with new school
The Michigan Wolverines roster for 2025-26 is still coming together, but one of the members of last year’s team has found his second home of the transfer portal. Former wing Sam Walters, who originally committed to Mississippi State, signed with SMU this week.
Walters will have two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Mustangs.
Walters played in 23 games this season at Michigan, averaging 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 12.7 minutes. Known as a sniper with length, Walters hit 36.6% of his shots from distance this season. He missed the final month and a half while dealing with a back injury and last played on Feb. 8 at Indiana. Walters scored a season-high 13 points twice this season in wins over Tarleton State and Western Kentucky in non-conference play.
Michigan lost five players in the transfer portal as of April 22, including Walters, point guard Tre Donaldson, and freshman guards Phat Phat Brooks and Justin Pippen and graduate Jace Howard, who is seeking a sixth season of eligibility via a medical hardship.
The spring portal closes on April 22, but there could be names that trickle in over the days that follow. Player additions can still be made with players who have yet to find homes in the portal.
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