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==College career==
==College career==
Iwundu was recruited by coach [[Bruce Weber (basketball)|Bruce Weber]] to [[Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball|Kansas State]] out of [[Westfield High School (Harris County, Texas)|Westfield High School]] in [[Houston]]. He would go on to be a starter from the beginning, breaking the Wildcats' career record for games started with 124.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Robinett |first=Kellis |date=April 11, 2017 |title=Wesley Iwundu poised to become K-State's first NBA Draft pick in nearly a decade |work=[[Kansas City Star]] |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article144031224.html |access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> He came in as a part of a heralded 5-man 2013 recruiting class, but ultimately was the only player who stayed at K-State past two seasons.
Iwundu was recruited by coach [[Bruce Weber (basketball)|Bruce Weber]] to [[Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball|Kansas State]] out of [[Westfield High School (Harris County, Texas)|Westfield High School]] in [[Houston]]. He would go on to be a starter from the beginning, breaking the Wildcats' career record for games started with 124.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Robinett |first=Kellis |date=April 11, 2017 |title=Wesley Iwundu poised to become K-State's first NBA Draft pick in nearly a decade |work=[[Kansas City Star]] |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article144031224.html |access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> He came in as a part of a heralded five-man 2013 recruiting class, but ultimately was the only player who stayed at K-State past two seasons.


He was named third-team All-[[Big 12 Conference]] in both his junior and senior seasons.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Corbitt |first=Ken |date=March 5, 2017 |title=K-State's Wesley Iwundu working for final shot at NCAA Tournament |work=[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]] |url=http://cjonline.com/sports/catzone/2017-03-05/k-state-s-wesley-iwundu-working-final-shot-ncaa-tournament |access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> For his senior season, Iwundu averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wesley Iwundu ESPN.com profile |url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/67249/wesley-iwundu |access-date=June 4, 2017 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
He was named third-team All-[[Big 12 Conference]] in both his junior and senior seasons.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Corbitt |first=Ken |date=March 5, 2017 |title=K-State's Wesley Iwundu working for final shot at NCAA Tournament |work=[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]] |url=http://cjonline.com/sports/catzone/2017-03-05/k-state-s-wesley-iwundu-working-final-shot-ncaa-tournament |access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> For his senior season, Iwundu averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wesley Iwundu – men's college basketball stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/3074797/type/mens-college-basketball |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Orlando Magic (2017–2020)===
===Orlando Magic (2017–2020)===
Following the closure of his college career, Iwundu was invited to the 2017 [[NBA Draft Combine]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Kellis|last=Robinett|title=Former Kansas State star Wesley Iwundu invited to NBA Draft Combine|url=http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article147617884.html|work=[[Wichita Eagle]]|date=April 29, 2017|access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> In the [[2017 NBA draft]], Iwundu was taken in the second round by the [[Orlando Magic]] with the 33rd pick, thus becoming the first Kansas State player to be taken in an [[NBA draft]] since [[Michael Beasley]] and [[Bill Walker (basketball)|Bill Walker]] in [[2008 NBA Draft|2008]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Woods|title=Wesley Iwundu drafted by Magic in second round of NBA Draft|url=https://www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state-mens-basketball/2017/6/22/15855290/wesley-iwundu-drafted-by-magic-in-second-round-of-nba-draft|website=BringOnTheCats.com|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref> Iwundu signed a three-year contract worth a total of $4,046,762.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wesley Iwundu Salary & Contract {{!}} Salary Sport|url=https://salarysport.com/basketball/player/wesley-iwundu/|website=SalarySport.com|access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref>
Following the closure of his college career, Iwundu was invited to the 2017 [[NBA draft combine]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Kellis|last=Robinett|title=Former Kansas State star Wesley Iwundu invited to NBA Draft Combine|url=http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article147617884.html|work=[[Wichita Eagle]]|date=April 29, 2017|access-date=June 4, 2017}}</ref> In the [[2017 NBA draft]], Iwundu was taken in the second round by the [[Orlando Magic]] with the 33rd pick, thus becoming the first Kansas State player to be taken in an [[NBA draft]] since [[Michael Beasley]] and [[Bill Walker (basketball)|Bill Walker]] in [[2008 NBA draft|2008]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Woods|title=Wesley Iwundu drafted by Magic in second round of NBA Draft|url=https://www.bringonthecats.com/kansas-state-mens-basketball/2017/6/22/15855290/wesley-iwundu-drafted-by-magic-in-second-round-of-nba-draft|website=BringOnTheCats.com|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref> Iwundu signed a three-year contract worth a total of $4,046,762.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wesley Iwundu Salary & Contract {{!}} Salary Sport|url=https://salarysport.com/basketball/player/wesley-iwundu/|website=SalarySport.com|access-date=August 15, 2020}}</ref>


===Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)===
===Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)===
On December 1, 2020, Iwundu signed with the [[Dallas Mavericks]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Eddie|last=Sefko|title=Mavericks sign eight, including Barea, Iwundu, Burke|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-sign-six-including-barea-iwundu-burke/|website=Mavs.com|date=December 1, 2020|access-date=December 1, 2020}}</ref>
On December 1, 2020, Iwundu signed with the [[Dallas Mavericks]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Sefko |first=Eddie |date=December 1, 2020 |title=Mavericks sign eight, including Barea, Iwundu, Burke |url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-sign-six-including-barea-iwundu-burke |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=Mavs.com}}</ref>


===New Orleans Pelicans (2021)===
===New Orleans Pelicans (2021)===
On March 26, 2021, Iwundu was traded, alongside [[James Johnson (basketball, born 1987)|James Johnson]] and a second-round draft-pick, to the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] in exchange for [[JJ Redick]] and [[Nicolò Melli]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Dwain|last=Price|title=Mavs acquire sharpshooting guard Redick in trade with Pelicans|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavsgetredickintrade/|website=Mavs.com|date=March 26, 2021|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>
On March 26, 2021, Iwundu was traded, alongside [[James Johnson (basketball, born 1987)|James Johnson]] and a second-round draft pick, to the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] in exchange for [[JJ Redick]] and [[Nicolò Melli]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Price |first=Dwain |date=March 26, 2021 |title=Mavs acquire sharpshooting guard Redick in trade with Pelicans |url=https://www.mavs.com/mavsgetredickintrade |access-date=March 26, 2021 |website=Mavs.com}}</ref>


On August 7, 2021, Iwundu was traded to the [[Charlotte Hornets]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Hornets Acquire Wes Iwundu and Protected 2022 First-Round Pick in Three-Team Sign-and-Trade|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/charlotte-hornets-acquire-2022-lottery-protected-first-round-pick-sign-and-trade|website=NBA.com|date=August 7, 2021|access-date=August 7, 2021}}</ref> and was later waived prior to the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hornets Waive Wes Iwundu|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-waive-wes-iwundu|website=NBA.com|date=October 18, 2021|access-date=October 18, 2021}}</ref>
On August 7, 2021, Iwundu was traded to the [[Charlotte Hornets]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Hornets Acquire Wes Iwundu and Protected 2022 First-Round Pick in Three-Team Sign-and-Trade|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/charlotte-hornets-acquire-2022-lottery-protected-first-round-pick-sign-and-trade|website=NBA.com|date=August 7, 2021|access-date=August 7, 2021}}</ref> and was later waived prior to the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rochinski |first=Matt |date=October 18, 2021 |title=Hornets Waive Wes Iwundu |url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-waive-wes-iwundu |access-date=October 18, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>


===Atlanta Hawks (2021–2022)===
===Atlanta Hawks (2021–2022)===
On December 23, 2021, Iwundu signed a 10-day contract with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Wes Iwundu To 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-wes-iwundu-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|date=December 23, 2021|access-date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> scoring 12 points in his last game matching 3rd career point high.
On December 23, 2021, Iwundu signed a 10-day contract with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Rehmann |first=Arman |date=December 23, 2021 |title=Hawks Sign Wes Iwundu To 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-wes-iwundu-10-day-contract |access-date=December 23, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>


===Cleveland Charge (2022)===
===Cleveland Charge (2022)===
On January 25, 2022, Iwundu was acquired off waivers by the [[Cleveland Charge]].<ref name="2122GLTrans">{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2021-22 NBA G League Transactions|date=January 25, 2022|access-date=January 25, 2022}}</ref> However, he was waived on April 1 after suffering a season-ending injury.<ref name="2122GLTrans" />
On January 25, 2022, Iwundu was acquired off waivers by the [[Cleveland Charge]].<ref name="2122GLTrans">{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2021-22 NBA G League Transactions|date=January 25, 2022|access-date=January 25, 2022}}</ref> However, he was waived on April 1 after suffering a season-ending injury.<ref name="2122GLTrans"/>


===Stockton Kings (2022–2023)===
===Stockton Kings (2022–2023)===
Iwundu was signed to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] on September 23, 2022 on a training camp contract. He was waived on October 7.<ref>{{cite web|author=porfgomez|title=Trail Blazers waive Devontae Cacok, Wes Iwundu and Brandon Williams|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-waive-devontae-cacok-wes-iwundu-and-brandon-williams|date=October 7, 2022|website=NBA.com|access-date=October 14, 2022}}</ref> On November 3, 2022, Iwundu was named to the opening night roster for the [[Stockton Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/stockton-kings-announce-2022-23-opening-night-roster/n-5895751|title=Stockton Kings Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster|website=oursportscentral.com|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
Iwundu was signed to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] on September 23, 2022 on a training camp contract. He was waived on October 7.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gomez |first=Fernando |date=October 7, 2022 |title=Trail Blazers waive Devontae Cacok, Wes Iwundu and Brandon Williams |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-waive-devontae-cacok-wes-iwundu-and-brandon-williams |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On November 3, 2022, Iwundu was named to the opening-night roster for the [[Stockton Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/stockton-kings-announce-2022-23-opening-night-roster/n-5895751|title=Stockton Kings Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster|website=oursportscentral.com|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>


===Rasta Vechta (2023–present)===
===Rasta Vechta (2023–present)===
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==Personal==
==Personal==
Iwundu has Nigerian roots. In 2021, it was reported that he was in talks with the [[Nigeria national basketball team]] to represent Nigeria in the [[2024 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/261930/Mike-Brown-Talking-To-Wes-Iwundu-Jahlil-Okafor-After-Monte-Morris-Commits-To-Nigeria|title=Mike Brown 'Talking' to Wes Iwundu, Jahlil Okafor After Monte Morris Commits to Nigeria}}</ref>
Iwundu has Nigerian roots. In 2021, it was reported that he was in talks with the [[Nigeria national basketball team]] to represent Nigeria in the [[2024 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udoh |first=Colin |date=March 20, 2021 |title=Denver Nuggets' Monte Morris commits to play for Nigeria internationally |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31097946 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:06, 12 February 2024

Wes Iwundu
No. 25 – Rasta Vechta
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1994-12-20) December 20, 1994 (age 29)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolWestfield (Houston, Texas)
CollegeKansas State (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2020Orlando Magic
2017–2018→Lakeland Magic
2020–2021Dallas Mavericks
2021New Orleans Pelicans
2021–2022Atlanta Hawks
2022Cleveland Charge
2022–2023Stockton Kings
2023–presentRasta Vechta
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Third-team All-Big 12 (2016, 2017)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Wesley Deshawn Iwundu (born December 20, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for Rasta Vechta of the German Bundesliga. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.

College career[edit]

Iwundu was recruited by coach Bruce Weber to Kansas State out of Westfield High School in Houston. He would go on to be a starter from the beginning, breaking the Wildcats' career record for games started with 124.[1] He came in as a part of a heralded five-man 2013 recruiting class, but ultimately was the only player who stayed at K-State past two seasons.

He was named third-team All-Big 12 Conference in both his junior and senior seasons.[2] For his senior season, Iwundu averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.[3]

Professional career[edit]

Orlando Magic (2017–2020)[edit]

Following the closure of his college career, Iwundu was invited to the 2017 NBA draft combine.[4] In the 2017 NBA draft, Iwundu was taken in the second round by the Orlando Magic with the 33rd pick, thus becoming the first Kansas State player to be taken in an NBA draft since Michael Beasley and Bill Walker in 2008.[5] Iwundu signed a three-year contract worth a total of $4,046,762.[6]

Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)[edit]

On December 1, 2020, Iwundu signed with the Dallas Mavericks.[7]

New Orleans Pelicans (2021)[edit]

On March 26, 2021, Iwundu was traded, alongside James Johnson and a second-round draft pick, to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for JJ Redick and Nicolò Melli.[8]

On August 7, 2021, Iwundu was traded to the Charlotte Hornets[9] and was later waived prior to the start of the season.[10]

Atlanta Hawks (2021–2022)[edit]

On December 23, 2021, Iwundu signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks.[11]

Cleveland Charge (2022)[edit]

On January 25, 2022, Iwundu was acquired off waivers by the Cleveland Charge.[12] However, he was waived on April 1 after suffering a season-ending injury.[12]

Stockton Kings (2022–2023)[edit]

Iwundu was signed to the Portland Trail Blazers on September 23, 2022 on a training camp contract. He was waived on October 7.[13] On November 3, 2022, Iwundu was named to the opening-night roster for the Stockton Kings.[14]

Rasta Vechta (2023–present)[edit]

For the 2023–24 season, Iwundu signed with Rasta Vechta of the German Bundesliga.

Career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA[edit]

Regular season[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Orlando 62 12 16.5 .427 .196 .723 2.2 .9 .5 .2 3.7
2018–19 Orlando 68 13 18.1 .412 .367 .816 2.7 1.1 .4 .3 5.0
2019–20 Orlando 52 21 18.3 .416 .341 .804 2.5 1.2 .5 .3 5.8
2020–21 Dallas 23 3 12.5 .327 .130 .857 2.9 .4 .4 .1 2.1
New Orleans 18 1 13.9 .340 .111 .824 2.6 .4 .3 .1 2.8
2021–22 Atlanta 3 1 27.3 .444 .600 .750 4.3 .0 .3 .0 7.3
Career 226 51 16.9 .408 .292 .798 2.5 .9 .5 .2 4.4

Playoffs[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019 Orlando 5 0 12.0 .333 .333 1.000 1.4 .8 .6 .0 4.8
2020 Orlando 5 0 15.2 .300 .571 .625 2.2 .8 .6 .4 4.2
Career 10 0 13.6 .316 .438 .824 1.8 .8 .6 .2 4.5

NBA G League[edit]

Regular season[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Lakeland 9 9 35.3 .405 .125 .755 8.4 2.0 1.1 .4 15.2
Career 9 9 35.3 .405 .125 .755 8.4 2.0 1.1 .4 15.2

College[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Kansas State 33 32 23.6 .461 .412 .634 4.2 1.8 .6 .4 6.7
2014–15 Kansas State 31 24 25.2 .404 .316 .595 3.5 2.0 .7 .6 5.8
2015–16 Kansas State 33 32 32.4 .478 .200 .692 4.5 3.7 1.3 .2 11.9
2016–17 Kansas State 35 35 31.4 .481 .376 .767 6.3 3.5 1.0 .3 13.0
Career 132 123 28.2 .463 .338 .688 4.7 2.8 .9 .4 9.5

Personal[edit]

Iwundu has Nigerian roots. In 2021, it was reported that he was in talks with the Nigeria national basketball team to represent Nigeria in the 2024 Summer Olympics.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Robinett, Kellis (April 11, 2017). "Wesley Iwundu poised to become K-State's first NBA Draft pick in nearly a decade". Kansas City Star. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  2. ^ Corbitt, Ken (March 5, 2017). "K-State's Wesley Iwundu working for final shot at NCAA Tournament". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Wesley Iwundu – men's college basketball stats". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Robinett, Kellis (April 29, 2017). "Former Kansas State star Wesley Iwundu invited to NBA Draft Combine". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Woods, Greg (June 22, 2017). "Wesley Iwundu drafted by Magic in second round of NBA Draft". BringOnTheCats.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Wesley Iwundu Salary & Contract | Salary Sport". SalarySport.com. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  7. ^ Sefko, Eddie (December 1, 2020). "Mavericks sign eight, including Barea, Iwundu, Burke". Mavs.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  8. ^ Price, Dwain (March 26, 2021). "Mavs acquire sharpshooting guard Redick in trade with Pelicans". Mavs.com. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  9. ^ "Hornets Acquire Wes Iwundu and Protected 2022 First-Round Pick in Three-Team Sign-and-Trade". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Rochinski, Matt (October 18, 2021). "Hornets Waive Wes Iwundu". NBA.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Rehmann, Arman (December 23, 2021). "Hawks Sign Wes Iwundu To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  13. ^ Gomez, Fernando (October 7, 2022). "Trail Blazers waive Devontae Cacok, Wes Iwundu and Brandon Williams". NBA.com. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  14. ^ "Stockton Kings Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  15. ^ Udoh, Colin (March 20, 2021). "Denver Nuggets' Monte Morris commits to play for Nigeria internationally". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.

External links[edit]

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