2030/31 Farewell
LOWELL WELTER
As Lowell Welter's junior season progressed, I wondered more and more if he'd decide to turn pro. After a successful sophomore season that saw him earn second team All-Big East honors, Lowell continued to improve. He earned his way back onto the second team, and most importantly, he helped us earn a national championship.
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#5 PF Lowell Welter - Villanova - Junior
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Height: 6-8
Weight: 221
High School: Cochranton High School
Hometown: Cochranton, PA
Attributes:
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Type INS JPS FTS 3PS HND PAS ORB DRB PSD PRD STL BLK QKN STR JMP STA
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Current: 75 42 21 50 49 25 64 92 56 26 24 55 39 85 26 100
2029: 73 40 20 49 43 22 56 82 49 24 22 48 38 83 26 100
2028: 64 38 19 46 40 20 47 70 42 22 20 41 38 81 25 100
2027: 56 36 17 44 36 18 39 60 36 20 18 35 37 77 23 92
Potential: B C D C C D B A C D D C
Health: Good
Scholarship: Yes
Status: Active Roster
Academics: 43
Stat Averages:
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Season G GS MIN PTS ORE REB AST TO A/T STL BLK PF
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2028 38 7 18.7 5.7 1.3 5.1 0.7 0.6 1.19 0.3 0.4 1.6
2029 32 30 27.3 9.2 2.3 8.4 1.7 1.4 1.17 0.4 1.0 2.5
2030 40 39 30.2 12.2 2.6 8.7 1.5 1.3 1.20 0.6 1.4 2.1
Career 110 76 25.4 9.1 2.1 7.4 1.3 1.1 1.20 0.4 1.0 2.0
Shooting Averages:
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Season FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% 3PM 3PA 3P% PPS +/-
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2028 2.2 4.4 .500 0.8 1.8 .456 0.5 1.0 .474 1.30 8.13
2029 3.3 7.9 .415 1.7 2.9 .564 1.0 2.1 .456 1.16 11.28
2030 4.7 9.1 .517 2.2 3.8 .566 0.7 1.7 .409 1.35 11.48
Career 3.4 7.1 .480 1.5 2.9 .541 0.7 1.6 .442 1.28 10.26
Stat Totals:
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Season G GS MIN PTS OREB REB AST TO STL BLK PF
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2028 38 7 712 215 49 194 25 21 13 15 61
2029 32 30 872 294 75 270 54 46 13 33 79
2030 40 39 1206 487 105 347 60 50 22 57 84
Career 110 76 2790 996 229 811 139 117 48 105 224
Shooting Totals
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Season FGM FGA FTM FTA 3PM 3PA +/-
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2028 83 166 31 68 18 38 309
2029 105 253 53 94 31 68 361
2030 187 362 86 152 27 66 459
Career 375 781 170 314 76 172 1129
Career Highs:
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Type Pts OReb Reb Ast Stl Blk TO FGM FGA FTM FTA 3PM 3PA
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Season 25 6 17 4 3 5 5 10 15 6 13 3 5
Career 25 7 17 5 3 5 5 10 16 6 13 3 5
Awards & Achievements:
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Season Award
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All Player of the Game: 6
2027 High School: Rated **** and #30 overall by the FBCB scouting service.
2029 2nd Team All-Conference (Big East Conference)
2030 NCAA Champion
2030 2nd Team All-Conference (Big East Conference)
When I recruited Lowell, I described him as "country strong," a ferocious rebounder who "could develop into a very good outside shooter." I think I described the player Lowell became quite well. Had he decided to return for his senior year, he would have achieved career totals of over 1000 points and 1000 rebounds. No Wildcat has done that. No Lafayette player has, either. And, as for his outside shooting, Lowell knocked down over 45 percent of his threes, and he took more than a few of them.
Low-Key isn't considered a top prospect for the pro draft. Even if he's not drafted, I fully expect him to make someone's roster. Lowell is the kind of player any team would want. He hustles, works hard, and plays for his teammates. He's a winner, too. Our record since Lowell arrived is 104-8, and there will be a 2031 banner hanging from the rafters next fall. He's a big reason why.
Back in his home town of Cochranton, PA,
Kay's Cardinal Country Restaurant proudly includes
"Lowell's Corned Beef Hash" on its menu now. That might be the most meaningful tribute this Wildcat has received.
Thanks for the memories, Lowell.