2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 13
Ben Waller
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Victoria, Australia
- High School:
- Lavalla Catholic
2025-26 UC Riverside (Freshman): Appeared in 28 games with two starts for the Highlanders … Averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 41.5 percent from the field, 36.6 percent from 3-point range, and 78.8 percent from the free throw line … Finished the season with 119 points, 66 rebounds, and nine blocks … Scored a season-high 15 points against Cal State Bakersfield on Feb. 19, adding five field goals, three assists, and two blocks … Recorded a season-high seven rebounds against Cal Poly on Jan. 31 … Knocked down a season-best two 3-pointers against CSUN on Feb. 28.
Previous School: Youth league MVP for the Casey Cavaliers … Two-time Australian gold medalist.
High School: Played at Lavalla Catholic in Australia … Served as captain of the Marist basketball team.
Personal: Parents are Anthony and Selena Waller … Favorite teams are the Boston Celtics, Melbourne United, and New York Knicks … Favorite athletes are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander … Favorite movies are The Dark Knight, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Departed … Favorite TV shows are Seinfeld, Regular Show, and The Office … Chose UCR because it felt like home on his official visit and for its strong global academic reputation.
Previous School: Youth league MVP for the Casey Cavaliers … Two-time Australian gold medalist.
High School: Played at Lavalla Catholic in Australia … Served as captain of the Marist basketball team.
Personal: Parents are Anthony and Selena Waller … Favorite teams are the Boston Celtics, Melbourne United, and New York Knicks … Favorite athletes are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander … Favorite movies are The Dark Knight, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Departed … Favorite TV shows are Seinfeld, Regular Show, and The Office … Chose UCR because it felt like home on his official visit and for its strong global academic reputation.
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