Phillip Wheeler (basketball)
| No. 23 – Osceola Magic | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 23, 2002 Rumson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2022–2023 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2023–2024 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| 2024–2025 | Texas Legends |
| 2025 | Maine Celtics |
| 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2025 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 2025–present | Osceola Magic |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Phillip Wheeler (born April 23, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He has previously played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Philadelphia 76ers.
High school career
Wheeler played for his freshman and sophomore years at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School before transferring to the Ranney School for the 2018–19 school year.[1] Wheeler decided to sign a contract with Stella Azzurra Roma instead of returning to play his senior year.[2]
Professional career
Stella Azzurra
Wheeler appeared in 4 games for the Stella Azzurra U18 team at the Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 13.9 minutes.[3]
Atleticos de San German
Atleticos de San German selected Wheeler with the 5th overall pick in the 2020 Baloncesto Superior Nacional draft.[4]
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Comodoro Rivadavia
On January 25, 2021, Wheeler signed with Gimnasia y Esgrima de Comodoro Rivadavia of the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol.[5][6] Wheeler continued to play for San German in the summer.
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Later in 2021, Wheeler tried out for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G-League. Wheeler did not make the team and instead became an unpaid practice player for the Vipers.[7] The Vipers signed Wheeler on January 24, 2022.[8] Wheeler played sparingly in two games before being waived on the January 31.[9] Wheeler also came off the bench in four games for the Ciudad de Mexico Capitanes during the 2021 Tip-Off Tournament.[10]
Philadelphia 76ers
On March 26, 2025, Wheeler signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers via a hardship exception.[11] In his NBA debut that day against the Washington Wizards, Wheeler recorded four points and four rebounds.[12] Wheeler's contract expired on April 3.[13]
Piratas de Quebradillas
Wheeler joined Piratas de Quebradillas in April 2025.[14] He was selected for the BSN All Star Game in June 2025.[15]
On July 4, 2025, Wheeler joined the 2025 NBA Summer League Indiana Pacers' roster.[16] Wheeler had a successful run with the Pacers, scoring big numbers in little minutes. On October 13, he signed a training camp contract with the Orlando Magic. However, Wheeler was waived by the Magic on October 18.[17] He then joined the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League.
Career statistics
| 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
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Philadelphia | 5 | 0 | 8.9 | .143 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.6 | .4 | .2 | .4 | 1.6 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 8.9 | .143 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.6 | .4 | .2 | .4 | 1.6 | |
References
- ^ "Ranney's Wheeler Leaves High School for Pro Basketball in Italy - Two River Times". tworivertimes.com. August 27, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Zagoria, Adam (August 7, 2019). "New Jersey forward Phillip Wheeler forgoes senior year in high school to sign in Italy". Zagsblog. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "Stella Azzurra U18 Stats - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "Georgie Pacheco Es El Número 1 del Sorteo de Nuevo Ingreso del BSN 2020". CANCHA LATINA (in Spanish). January 17, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "Gimnasia se refuerza con Pablo Siaan Rojas y Phillip Wheeler". Liga Nacional de Básquetbol (in Spanish). January 25, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "Latin American basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings". www.latinbasket.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "NBA G League Transactions". The NBA G League. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "2021-22 Rio Grande Valley Vipers Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "2021-22 Ciudad de Mexico Capitanes Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "Sixers add Phillip Wheeler on 10-day contract through hardship exception". nbcsportsphiladelphia.com. March 26, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ "Sixers' Wheeler impresses in NBA debut". phillysportsnetwork.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ "Sixers sign Marcus Bagley to second 10-day contract". PhillyVoice. April 5, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Piratas de Quebradillas Transactions". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Los D Aquí dominan el Juego de Estrellas del BSN; Víctor Liz se corona MVP". Telemundo Puerto Rico (in Spanish). June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Pacers Announce 2025 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 4, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Magic waive Reece Beekman, Lester Quiñones, Javonte Smart, and Phillip Wheeler". hoopshype.com. Retrieved October 24, 2025.