NBA Draft Scouting Report: Michigan's Sam Walters

Scouting Report: Sam Walters

Michigan forward Sam Walters (24) attempts a free throw against Cleveland State during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

1. Player Info
2. Prospect Profile
3. Highlights
4. Draft Projection
5. 2025 Big Board

Player Info

Sam Walters

Forward | Michigan

Height: 6'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

2025 Draft Age: 21.01

Nov 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Sam Walters (24) dribbles on Tarleton Texans guard Bubu Benjamin (11) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Prospect Profile

A Michigan forward who doesn’t play many minutes but has tremendous upside is Walters. He’s one of the most underrated players in the country and could be a sleeper in the upcoming draft. His statistical numbers don’t jump off the page, but he makes the most of his time on the court and the flashes are clearly there. 

Walters is a 6-foot-10 lefty with great shooting touch from all over the floor. He’s the ideal modern combo forward who can stretch the floor but also has the length to play multiple positions. Walters is a very efficient offensive player with a balanced shot diet. He has good body control and can finish at the rim with finesse or power, while also having a smooth jumper with a quick release. 

While he is simply a complimentary scorer at this point in his career, he’s very effective in doing so. He’s great at running the floor and is a threat in transition. His size and shooting provide an instant mismatch for opposing defenses. With that in mind, Walter really needs to prove he can rebound and hold his own against bigger frontcourt players if he wants to increase his stock as more than just a jumbo wing. 

A former four-star recruit, Walters spent his freshman season at Alabama before transferring to Michigan. He turns 21 just before the 2025 NBA Draft, which makes him an older prospect relative to his experience, but he has a skillset and archetype that has proven to work in today’s NBA. 

Highlights

Draft Projection

Potential Second-Round Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

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