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Vijay Wallace returning to Sun Devil Men's Basketball

The redshirt junior wing from Chicago is fully healthy and ready to contribute after missing 2025-26 season due to injury.

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Vijay Wallace dribbling in exhibition matchup with Texas A&M on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Vijay Wallace

Chicago, Illinois /// Dyett

Coming back here was important to me because I had to sit out all season and watch from the sidelines. All I wanted to do was get out there and help my team. Now I have that opportunity to play and I want to take advantage of it. I also thought it was smart to stay because it’s a good situation and I’ll graduate soon, there was just no rush for me to leave and go into a completely new environment.

Vijay Wallace

Vijay turn it up

  • One of two returners to the program from the 2025-26 campaign
  • Joined the program prior to last season from the junior college guard ranks with two years of eligibility remaining
  • Suffered a season-ending injury in the exhibition against Texas A&M on Oct. 26
  • Earned the start at one of the wing positions in the Texas A&M matchup
  • Played 14 minutes in his unofficial Sun Devil debut, finishing with one point, two rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in a productive effort against the Aggies
  • Arizona State led the 2026 NCAA Tournament-bound Texas A&M team 61-58 with 12:27 to go in the second half at the time of Wallace’s injury
  • Spent the 2024-25 season at Triton College after beginning his collegiate career at Illinois Valley CC
  • Averaged 15.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for Triton as a sophomore
  • Played in 33 total games, starting 30 and reaching double figures in scoring in 29
  • Eight performances of 20+ points
  • Efficient assist-to-turnover ratio of 101/48
  • Added 36 steals and 24 blocks on the defensive end
  • Double-digit free-throw attempts on five occasions
  • Contributed in many ways, finishing with eight games with 8+ rebounds and eight with 5+ assists
  • Triton College went 29-6 in its one season and made the second round of the NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship

Vijay Wallace 2024-25 Season Stats at Triton College

Points Per Game15.7

2nd on Team

Rebounds Per Game5.8

3rd on Team

Assists Per Game3.1

1st on Team

FG%47.2%

Second on Team

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Wallace shines in scrimmage vs UC Irvine (2025)

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We are thrilled that Vijay decided to return. He was on track to have a great season last year before suffering an injury. You wouldn't know he had the injury the way he has been moving and working out. His versatility, feel for the game, and work ethic will make him successful. He is hungry to prove himself. Sun Devil fans will enjoy watching him play.

Randy Bennett