Joe Wieskamp

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Joe Wieskamp
Joe Wieskamp 2020.jpg
Wieskamp with Iowa in 2020
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
Position Shooting guard / small forward
League NBL
Personal information
Born (1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 24)
Muscatine, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Muscatine
(Muscatine, Iowa)
College Iowa (2018–2021)
NBA draft 2021: 2nd round, 41st overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022 San Antonio Spurs
2021–2022 →Austin Spurs
2022–2023 Wisconsin Herd
2023 Toronto Raptors
2023 →Raptors 905
2023–2024 Texas Legends
2024 Maine Celtics
2024–present South East Melbourne Phoenix
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Joseph Hinman Wieskamp (born August 23, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes before being drafted 41st overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

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Early life and high school career

In middle school, Wieskamp played football as a quarterback and was a talented baseball player. He quit football after breaking his thumb and eventually decided to focus solely on basketball. [1] Wieskamp played basketball for Muscatine High School in his hometown of Muscatine, Iowa. In his freshman season, he averaged 18.6 points per game, which made him the top scoring freshman in Iowa. [2] Wieskamp became the first freshman in Mississippi Athletic Conference (MAC) history to earn all-conference honors. In his sophomore season, he averaged 21.6 points and 10 rebounds per game and was named first-team all-state. [1]

As a junior, Wieskamp averaged 30.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game and was recognized as MAC Player of the Year. He became the first Iowa Class 4A player to average 30 points since Jeff Horner in 2002. [3] Wieskamp scored a school-record 50 points in a win over Burlington High School to become Muscatine's all-time leading scorer. [4] He was voted Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year. [5] As a senior, Wieskamp averaged a state-high 33.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game, leading his team to its first state tournament in 16 years. [6] He repeated as Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year and was named Iowa Mr. Basketball. Wieskamp left high school as the Iowa Class 4A career scoring leader, with 2,376 points. [7]

Recruiting

Wieskamp committed to play college basketball for Iowa on June 9, 2015, before his sophomore year. At the end of his high school career, he was considered a consensus four-star recruit and the best prospect in Iowa. [2]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Joe Wieskamp
SG 		Muscatine, IA Muscatine (IA)6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 84
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 43   247Sports: 55   ESPN: 77
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Iowa 2018 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  • "2018 Iowa Hawkeyes Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.

College career

Wieskamp with Iowa in 2019 Joe Wieskamp.jpg
Wieskamp with Iowa in 2019

On January 20, 2019, Wieskamp went 8-for-8 from the floor and scored a season-high 24 points in a 95–71 win over Illinois. [8] Wieskamp had 19 points and five rebounds against Cincinnati in the NCAA tournament. As a freshman he averaged 11.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc. He started all 35 games and was named to the Big Ten All-freshman team. [9] After the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft but did not hire an agent. [10] Wieskamp ultimately decided to withdraw from the draft and return to Iowa. [11]

Coming into his sophomore season, Wieskamp was named to the preseason All-Big Ten team and the watchlist for the Jerry West Award. [9] In his sophomore season opener, Wieskamp hyperextended his elbow and had a shooting slump to start the season. [12] On December 9, he had 23 points in a 72–52 win over Minnesota. [13] Wieskamp scored a then career-high 26 points on January 10, 2020, in a 67–49 win over Maryland. [14] He set a new career-high with 30 points on February 8, in a 96–72 win over Nebraska. [15] At the close of the regular season, Wieskamp was named to the Third Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. [16] He averaged 14.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and led the Big Ten in free throw shooting at 85.6 percent. [17]

On February 10, 2021, Wieskamp recorded a junior season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds in a 79–66 win against Rutgers. [18] As a junior, he averaged 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, shooting 46 percent from three-point range, and was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten. On April 14, Wieskamp declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. [19] He later decided to remain in the draft. [20]

Professional career

San Antonio Spurs (2021–2022)

On July 29, 2021, Wieskamp was drafted with the 41st overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. [21] [22] He joined the Spurs for the 2021 NBA Summer League. [23] On September 7, he signed a two-way contract with the Spurs, splitting his time between San Antonio and their NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs. [24] On November 10, he made his NBA debut, scoring 3 points off the bench in a 136–117 win over the Sacramento Kings. [25] On March 4, 2022, his contract was converted to a standard contract. [26]

On August 24, 2022, Wieskamp re-signed with the Spurs, [27] but was later waived on October 17, 2022. [28]

Wisconsin Herd (2022)

On October 22, 2022, Wieskamp was selected second overall in 2022 NBA G League draft. [29] On November 3, Wieskamp was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd. [30]

Toronto Raptors (2023)

On January 7, 2023, Wieskamp signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. [31] He was signed to a second 10-day contract on January 17. [32] On January 19, he saw his first action for the Raptors and went 3-of-3 from 3-pointers in a 128–126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. [33] On January 27, Wieskamp was reacquired by the Herd. [34] On February 11, he signed a multi-year contract with the Raptors. [35] He appeared in nine games for the Raptors in the 2022–23 season. [35]

On July 17, 2023, Wieskamp was waived by the Raptors following the NBA Summer League. [36]

Texas Legends (2023–2024)

On August 14, 2023, Wieskamp signed with the Dallas Mavericks, [37] but was waived on October 14. [38] On October 29, he joined the Texas Legends. [39]

Maine Celtics (2024)

On February 12, 2024, Wieskamp was acquired by the Maine Celtics in a three-team trade also including the Ontario Clippers. [40]

Wieskamp joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2024 NBA Summer League. [41]

South East Melbourne Phoenix (2024–present)

On July 8, 2024, Wieskamp signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2024–25 season. [42]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 San Antonio 2907.1.357.326.538.5.3.1.12.1
2022–23 Toronto 905.6.214.250—.4.3.0.01.0
Career3806.7.329.309.538.5.3.1.11.8

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Iowa 353527.7.488.424.7674.91.1.9.511.1
2019–20 Iowa 313132.5.427.347.8566.11.61.0.514.0
2020–21 Iowa 313129.3.491.462.6776.61.7.9.314.8
Career979729.7.467.412.7715.81.5.9.413.2

Personal life

Wieskamp's uncle is Jason Lunn. [43] Lunn was the 2003 USA track and field national champion in the 1500m.

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