Taj Walters brings size, rebounding, and efficient scoring to NIU’s backcourt
Walters has been a useful Northern Illinois guard in the 2025-26 season, averaging 8.5 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 44.2% from the field, a rare rebounding profile for a perimeter player.[3] At 6'5, he offers guard size and physicality that can help on the glass and in matchup flexibility, with recruiting sources listing him as a Bronx product who committed to NIU after Moravian Prep.[1][4] He looks like a fit for a team that wants a bigger, active backcourt piece rather than a pure on-ball creator, since his assist numbers are modest.[3]
