University of Richmond Athletics
2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

Jersey Number 21
Mike Walz
- Position:
- Center
- Height:
- 6-11
- Weight:
- 260
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Berwyn, Pa.
- High School:
- Conestoga High
JUNIOR (2024-25)
• Appeared in 31 games with 24 starts
• Led Richmond with 5.8 rebounds per game ... top 20 in A-10 in total rebounds (5.8), defensive rebounds (4.3), and offensive rebounds (1.6) per game
• Averaged 7.4 points per game (fourth on team) and 2.6 assists per game (second on team)
• Second highest defensive rebounding percentage (23.5) in A-10, via KenPom
• Fourth highest assist rate (27.4) in A-10, via KenPom
• 46.5 three-point percentage (20-43) led Richmond and Atlantic 10 (minimum 40 attempts)
• 18 total blocks were tied for most on team
• Scored career-high 20 points vs Loyola Chicago on Feb. 11
• Led Richmond with three double-doubles, including 16 points and 10 rebounds vs Davidson in A-10 Tournament on March 12
• CSC Academic All-District Selection
SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
• Appeared in all 33 games, averaging 2.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.4 blocks per game
• Offensive rebound pct (9.6) was more than twice as great as any other Spider, via KenPom
• Richmond's leading scorer off the bench (94 total points)
• Recorded second career double-digit scoring game with 10 points (5-6 FG) at URI on Feb. 17
• Left game vs Lafayette on Dec. 30 with 13:06 to play after aggravating a groin injury and did not return ... collected 4 offensive rebounds in 10 minutes
• Led UR’s bench with a career-high 12 points vs UNLV on Nov. 21 ... Made three-pointers on back-to-back possessions late in 1st half to stretch lead to 15
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
• Appeared in 13 games, totaling 13 rebounds, nine points, and five assists
• Recorded three assists, tied for most on team, while playing 7:17 vs Loyola Chicago on Feb. 11
• Missed five games after spraining his ankle during practice on Feb. 14
HIGH SCHOOL
• First Team All-Central League, First Team All-Main Line as a junior and senior for Conestoga Pioneers
• Averaged 14 points and 10.6 rebounds per game as a senior
• Averaged 9.5 points and 10 rebounds per game as a junior
PERSONAL
• Son of Tim & Renée
• Born on October 15, 2003
• Appeared in 31 games with 24 starts
• Led Richmond with 5.8 rebounds per game ... top 20 in A-10 in total rebounds (5.8), defensive rebounds (4.3), and offensive rebounds (1.6) per game
• Averaged 7.4 points per game (fourth on team) and 2.6 assists per game (second on team)
• Second highest defensive rebounding percentage (23.5) in A-10, via KenPom
• Fourth highest assist rate (27.4) in A-10, via KenPom
• 46.5 three-point percentage (20-43) led Richmond and Atlantic 10 (minimum 40 attempts)
• 18 total blocks were tied for most on team
• Scored career-high 20 points vs Loyola Chicago on Feb. 11
• Led Richmond with three double-doubles, including 16 points and 10 rebounds vs Davidson in A-10 Tournament on March 12
• CSC Academic All-District Selection
SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
• Appeared in all 33 games, averaging 2.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.4 blocks per game
• Offensive rebound pct (9.6) was more than twice as great as any other Spider, via KenPom
• Richmond's leading scorer off the bench (94 total points)
• Recorded second career double-digit scoring game with 10 points (5-6 FG) at URI on Feb. 17
• Left game vs Lafayette on Dec. 30 with 13:06 to play after aggravating a groin injury and did not return ... collected 4 offensive rebounds in 10 minutes
• Led UR’s bench with a career-high 12 points vs UNLV on Nov. 21 ... Made three-pointers on back-to-back possessions late in 1st half to stretch lead to 15
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
• Appeared in 13 games, totaling 13 rebounds, nine points, and five assists
• Recorded three assists, tied for most on team, while playing 7:17 vs Loyola Chicago on Feb. 11
• Missed five games after spraining his ankle during practice on Feb. 14
HIGH SCHOOL
• First Team All-Central League, First Team All-Main Line as a junior and senior for Conestoga Pioneers
• Averaged 14 points and 10.6 rebounds per game as a senior
• Averaged 9.5 points and 10 rebounds per game as a junior
PERSONAL
• Son of Tim & Renée
• Born on October 15, 2003
Men's Basketball: Staying Home
Tuesday, October 21
Mooney, Walz Before 1st Practice
Friday, September 26
AJ Lopez Returns to the Robins Center
Tuesday, September 23
Chris Mooney Mic'd Up
Thursday, September 11