Tyson Wheeler facts for kids
Wheeler at Brown in 2024
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| Brown Bears | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 8, 1975 New Britain, Connecticut, U.S. |
| High school | New London (New London, Connecticut) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rhode Island (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Pro career | 1998–2008 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| League | Ivy League |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1999 | Fenerbahçe |
| 1999 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1999–2000 | Quad City Thunder |
| 2000–2001 | Los Angeles Stars |
| 2001 | Metropolitanos de Mauricio Baez |
| 2001–2002 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 2002 | Southern California Surf |
| 2002–2003 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2003 | Great Lakes Storm |
| 2003–2004 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| 2004–2005 | Teramo Basket |
| 2005–2006 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2006–2007 | Le Mans Sarthe |
| 2007 | Benfica |
| 2007–2008 | APOEL |
| 2008 | CSU Asesoft Ploiești |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2019 | Fairfield (assistant) |
| 2019–2022 | UMass (assistant) |
| 2022–present | Brown (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tyson Aaron Wheeler was born on October 8, 1975. He is an American former professional basketball player. Today, he works as an assistant coach at Brown University.
Tyson Wheeler played as a point guard. He is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall and weighed about 165 pounds (75 kg) during his playing days.
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College Basketball Journey
Tyson Wheeler played college basketball for four years. He was part of the University of Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team. He played there from 1994 to 1998.
Leading the Rams
During his time at Rhode Island, Tyson was a key player. In 1998, he helped lead the Rams to a big achievement. Along with his teammate Cuttino Mobley, they reached the Elite Eight in the 1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. This is a very important stage in college basketball.
Professional Playing Career
After college, Tyson Wheeler became a professional basketball player. He was chosen in the 1998 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors. He was the 47th player picked overall.
NBA Experience
Tyson Wheeler played one game in the NBA. This was during the 1999 season with the Denver Nuggets. In that game, he scored four points and made two assists in just three minutes of play.
Playing in the CBA
After his short time in the NBA, Tyson joined the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This league was a step below the NBA. He played for the Quad City Thunder and later for the Great Lakes Storm during the 2002–03 season.
In 2003, Tyson Wheeler had a great season with the Great Lakes Storm. He was recognized for his skills and was named to the All-CBA Second Team. He also led the CBA in assists that year, showing how good he was at passing the ball to his teammates.
International Basketball
Tyson Wheeler also played basketball in many different countries. He played for teams in Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Israel, Italy, France, Portugal, Cyprus, and Romania. He played for teams like Fenerbahçe, Pallacanestro Cantù, and Le Mans Sarthe. His professional playing career ended in 2008.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Tyson Wheeler started a new career as a basketball coach.
Assistant Coach Roles
- From 2010 to 2019, he was an assistant coach for the Fairfield team.
- From 2019 to 2022, he worked as an assistant coach for the UMass team.
- Since 2022, he has been an assistant coach for the Brown team. He continues in this role today.
See also
In Spanish: Tyson Wheeler para niños
