Mike Walz

Mike Walz directs the offense from the top of the key

Mike Walz and Jason Roche defend a SJU player on the baseline

Mike Walz holds his follow through after a three-point attempt

Mike Walz looks to throw an entry pass against Duquesne

Mike Walz lets a hook shot go in the lane

Mike Walz looks to pass the ball to an open teammate as multiple defenders drop to him

Mike Walz looks over his right shoulder after grabbing a rebound

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