Lindell Wigginton facts for kids
Wigginton with the Iowa Wolves in 2020
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| No. 28 – Guangzhou Loong Lions | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 28, 1998 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Iowa State (2017–2019) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2019–present | |||||||||||||
| League | CBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2019–2021 | Iowa Wolves | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | Ironi Nes Ziona | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | Hamilton Honey Badgers | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Wisconsin Herd | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | →Wisconsin Herd | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin | |||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Guangzhou Loong Lions | |||||||||||||
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Lindell Shamar Wigginton (born on March 28, 1998) is a talented Canadian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Before turning professional, Lindell showed his skills playing college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones.
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Lindell Wigginton's Basketball Journey
Early Life and High School Basketball
Lindell Wigginton grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. He started his basketball journey playing for Prince Andrew High School. When he was 15, Lindell moved to the United States. There, he attended Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, a famous school for young athletes.
He was considered a top young player, often called a "four-star recruit" by sports experts like ESPN. This meant many colleges wanted him to play for their teams. In October 2016, Lindell decided to join Iowa State University. He also got to play in the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, where he scored 11 points and made 7 assists for the World Select Team.
College Days at Iowa State
During his first year at Iowa State, known as his freshman season, Lindell was one of the team's top players. He scored an average of 16.7 points, grabbed 3.7 rebounds, and made 2.8 assists per game. Sometimes, he had trouble with "turnovers," which means losing the ball to the other team.
After his first year, Lindell thought about joining the 2018 NBA draft. This is where professional teams pick new players. However, he decided to return to college for another year. In his second year, his sophomore season, he averaged 13.4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He was even named the "Sixth Man of the Year" for the Big 12 Conference, which is a big honor for a player who often comes off the bench. After this season, he decided to enter the 2019 NBA draft for good.
Starting His Professional Career
After the 2019 NBA draft, Lindell was not chosen by any team, which is called "going undrafted." But he didn't give up! He played for the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Summer League.
Playing for the Iowa Wolves
In September 2019, Lindell signed a special contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This led him to play for their development team, the Iowa Wolves, in the NBA G League. The G League is like a stepping stone for players hoping to reach the NBA. On November 8, he had a great game, scoring 24 points, making 7 assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds. During his time with the Iowa Wolves, he averaged 15.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
Time in Israel with Ironi Nes Ziona
In May 2020, Lindell moved to Israel to play for Ironi Nes Ziona. This team is part of the Israeli Premier League. He averaged 8.6 points per game there, showing his scoring ability.
Back with the Iowa Wolves
Lindell returned to the Iowa Wolves in January 2021. He continued to play well, averaging 17.1 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 17 games.
Canadian League Experience
In June 2021, Lindell played closer to home. He joined the Hamilton Honey Badgers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Joining the Wisconsin Herd
Later in October 2021, Lindell moved to the Wisconsin Herd. He joined this team after a player trade.
Playing in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks
Lindell's dream of playing in the NBA came true on January 13, 2022. He signed a "two-way contract" with the Milwaukee Bucks. This type of contract allows players to play for both an NBA team and its G League affiliate. On April 10, he had a strong game for the Bucks, scoring 18 points and making 8 assists.
He re-signed with the Bucks in July 2022. Lindell also played for the Bucks in the 2022 NBA Summer League. In his first game, he scored 17 points and had 7 assists. His great performance earned him a spot on the All-NBA Summer League Second Team on July 18, 2022.
More Time with the Wisconsin Herd
On November 3, 2022, Lindell was back with the Wisconsin Herd. He was part of their team for the start of the season.
Another Stint with the Bucks
Lindell signed another two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on March 7, 2023. He continued to split his time between the Bucks and their G League team. On January 7, 2024, the Bucks decided to release him from his contract.
Adventures in Chinese Basketball
After leaving the Bucks, Lindell moved to China. On February 5, 2024, he joined the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. Later that year, on August 24, 2024, he signed with another Chinese team, Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin. As of January 1, 2025, Lindell plays for the Guangzhou Loong Lions, also in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Representing Team Canada
Lindell has also proudly played for his home country, Canada. In 2016, he helped Team Canada win a silver medal at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in Chile.
He played a very important part in Canada winning a gold medal at the 2017 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Egypt. During that tournament, he averaged 12.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Even though he missed some games due to an injury, he returned for the championship game against Italy. In that final game, he scored 11 points and helped his team secure the gold.
Career Statistics
Here are Lindell Wigginton's basketball statistics from his time in the NBA and college. These numbers show how many points, rebounds, and assists he made during his games.
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| 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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2021–22 | Milwaukee | 19 | 0 | 10.5 | .426 | .346 | .543 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .3 | .1 | 4.2 |
| 2022–23 | Milwaukee | 7 | 1 | 12.4 | .486 | .333 | .889 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .3 | 7.1 |
| 2023–24 | Milwaukee | 3 | 0 | 2.5 | .400 | .000 | 1.000 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| Career | 29 | 1 | 10.1 | .447 | .326 | .630 | 1.1 | 1.3 | .2 | .1 | 4.7 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Iowa State | 31 | 31 | 33.0 | .414 | .401 | .660 | 3.7 | 2.8 | .9 | .4 | 16.7 |
| 2018–19 | Iowa State | 25 | 2 | 26.0 | .413 | .390 | .720 | 4.0 | 2.1 | .8 | .4 | 13.4 |
| Career | 56 | 33 | 29.8 | .414 | .397 | .687 | 3.9 | 2.5 | .8 | .4 | 15.2 | |
See also
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