Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jersey Number 1
Brandon Walters
- Position:
- F
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-10 / 262
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Chattanooga, Tenn.
- High School:
- Howard High School
- Major:
- Liberal Studies
Bio
2017-18 (Redshirt Senior): Posted a 63.5 career shooting percentage, which places him second all-time in program history … Started in 24 and played in 32 games in his final collegiate season … Was third on the team in minutes, averaging 23.0 per game … Scored an average of 10.8 points and grabbed an average of 5.2 rebounds per contest … Boasted a shooting clip of 65.1, which is tied for the third best single season shooting percentage in all of Blue Raider men’s basketball history … Controlled the paint defensively, blocking a team-best 30 shots … Led the team in dunks with 19 and posted three double-doubles … Set a career-best mark in points in MT’s large win over Ole Miss in Murphy Center, dropping in 20 points in a career-high 34 minutes played (Dec. 9) … Tallied a career-best 14 rebounds in the Blue Raiders’ 24-point win over UTSA (Jan. 25) … Tied his career-high of 20 points against Marshall to go with eight rebounds (Mar. 3) … Poured in 15 points off the bench in MT’s win over Vermont in the first round of the NIT (Mar. 13), followed by 16 points in the second round at Louisville (Mar. 18).
2016-17 (Redshirt Junior): Saw the floor in 34 of 36 games … Averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in just 11 minutes of action … Shot a team-high 60.3 percent from the floor and converted over 75 percent of his free throws on the season … In two NCAA Tournament games he averaged 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes … Scored a career-high 11 points against Milligan (Nov. 11), Marshall (Jan. 12), and Butler (Mar. 18).
Walters State CC: Started 22 of 27 games in his sophomore campaign … Totaled 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds despite playing just 18.8 minutes per contest … Was in the starting lineup in 14 of 15 games played as a freshman … Averaged 14.3 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting over 66 percent from the field.
Howard HS: Played under Coach McGary at Howard … Scored nearly 20 points per contest in his senior season … Also notched team highs in rebounds and blocks … Helped the Tigers to a 28-6 record and state semifinal appearance … Also played football at Howard and was an all-state selection and Class AA Mr. Football Lineman of the Year finalist.
Personal: Born Jan. 19, 1995 in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Son of Donta Walters and Kimberly Patrick … Has one sister, Catherine Williams, who played basketball at Appalachian State from 2008-12 … Majoring in Sports Management … Favorite athlete is Shaquille O’Neal … Lists Bernie Mac as his favorite television show while Denzel Washington is his favorite actor … Said coming to Middle Tennessee is the highlight of his athletic career.
2016-17 (Redshirt Junior): Saw the floor in 34 of 36 games … Averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in just 11 minutes of action … Shot a team-high 60.3 percent from the floor and converted over 75 percent of his free throws on the season … In two NCAA Tournament games he averaged 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes … Scored a career-high 11 points against Milligan (Nov. 11), Marshall (Jan. 12), and Butler (Mar. 18).
Walters State CC: Started 22 of 27 games in his sophomore campaign … Totaled 13.4 points and 8.1 rebounds despite playing just 18.8 minutes per contest … Was in the starting lineup in 14 of 15 games played as a freshman … Averaged 14.3 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting over 66 percent from the field.
Howard HS: Played under Coach McGary at Howard … Scored nearly 20 points per contest in his senior season … Also notched team highs in rebounds and blocks … Helped the Tigers to a 28-6 record and state semifinal appearance … Also played football at Howard and was an all-state selection and Class AA Mr. Football Lineman of the Year finalist.
Personal: Born Jan. 19, 1995 in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Son of Donta Walters and Kimberly Patrick … Has one sister, Catherine Williams, who played basketball at Appalachian State from 2008-12 … Majoring in Sports Management … Favorite athlete is Shaquille O’Neal … Lists Bernie Mac as his favorite television show while Denzel Washington is his favorite actor … Said coming to Middle Tennessee is the highlight of his athletic career.
Facility tour – Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center
Wednesday, July 30
2025 Blue Raider Blitz Media Panel
Thursday, July 03
MTSU Men's Basketball Coach Nick McDevitt interview at 2025 Blue Raider Blitz
Monday, June 30
MTSU Men's Basketball Post Game Press Conference vs Chattanooga NIT 3/18/25
Tuesday, March 18
