Wes Iwundu facts for kids
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| No. 25 – Promitheas Patras | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 20, 1994 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Westfield (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas State (2013–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | GBL |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2020 | Orlando Magic |
| 2017–2018 | →Lakeland Magic |
| 2020–2021 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2021 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2021–2022 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2022 | Cleveland Charge |
| 2022–2023 | Stockton Kings |
| 2023–2024 | Rasta Vechta |
| 2024–present | Promitheas Patras |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Wesley Deshawn Iwundu (born December 20, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Promitheas Patras in the Greek Basketball League (GBL). Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.
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College Basketball Journey
Wes Iwundu started his college basketball career at Kansas State. He was recruited by coach Bruce Weber from Westfield High School in Houston.
Starting Strong
Wes quickly became a starter for the Wildcats. He set a new record for the most games started in the team's history, with 124 starts. He was part of a group of five new players who joined in 2013. Wes was the only one from that group who stayed at Kansas State for more than two seasons.
College Achievements
During his junior and senior years, Wes was recognized as one of the best players in the Big 12 Conference. He was named to the third-team All-Big 12 both times. In his final college season, he averaged about 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.
Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college career, Wes Iwundu decided to play basketball professionally. He was invited to the 2017 NBA draft combine, where players show off their skills to professional teams.
Joining the NBA: Orlando Magic (2017–2020)
In the 2017 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic picked Wes Iwundu. He was the 33rd player chosen overall. This made him the first Kansas State player to be drafted into the NBA since 2008. Wes signed a three-year contract with the Magic.
Moving to New Teams (2020–2022)
Wes continued his NBA journey by playing for several teams. In December 2020, he joined the Dallas Mavericks. A few months later, in March 2021, he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He also had a short time with the Atlanta Hawks in December 2021.
Playing in the G League (2022–2023)
After his time in the NBA, Wes played in the NBA G League. This league helps players develop their skills. He played for the Cleveland Charge in 2022. Later, in November 2022, he joined the Stockton Kings.
Playing Overseas (2023–Present)
In 2023, Wes Iwundu moved to Germany to play for Rasta Vechta. This team is part of the German Basketball Bundesliga. As of 2024, he plays for Promitheas Patras in Greece.
Personal Life
Wes Iwundu has family roots in Nigeria. In 2021, there were discussions about him possibly playing for the Nigeria national basketball team. This would have given him a chance to represent Nigeria in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Wesley Iwundu para niños
