Max Fiedler (basketball)

Max Fiedler

BC Oostende
Position	Center / power forward
League	Basketball Champions League
Personal information
Born	(2001-02-26) February 26, 2001 (age 24) Indialantic, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school	Melbourne (Melbourne, Florida)
College	Rice (2019–2024)
NBA draft	2024: undrafted
Playing career	2024–present
Career history
2024–2025	Delaware Blue Coats
2025	Texas Legends
2025-present	BC Oostende
Career highlights
Second-team All-CUSA (2023)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Max Berning Fiedler (born February 26, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for BC Oostende. He previously played for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Rice Owls.

High school career

Fiedler attended Melbourne High School in Melbourne, Florida, where he averaged 21.6 points, 14.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks as a senior, helping the Bulldogs reach a 25–5 record while leading them to the District 6-8A championship and a spot in the FHSAA playoffs. ^[1]

College career

Fiedler played college basketball for Rice where he averaged 9.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in five seasons, finishing his career as the Owl's all-time leader in rebounds (1,144), assists (571), field goal percentage (65.8%), games played (148), and games started (135) while ranking second all-time in total blocks with 125. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

In his last season, Fiedler became the first player to record 1,000 career points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists, 100 blocks, and 100 steals. ^{[1] [3]}

Professional career

Delaware Blue Coats (2024–2025)

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Fiedler joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2024 NBA Summer League ^[4] and on August 31, 2024, he signed with the team on an Exhibit 10 deal. ^[3] However, he was waived on October 17. ^[5] On October 28, he joined the Delaware Blue Coats. ^[6]

Texas Legends (2025)

On January 6, 2025, Fiedler was traded to the Texas Legends. ^{[7] [8]}

Filou Oostende (2025-Present)

In July 2025, Fiedler signed with BC Oostende of the Basketball Champions League. ^[9]

Career statistics

Legend

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

College

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2019–20	Rice	20	7	12.4	.558	.000	.625	4.1	.7	.3	.7	2.7
2020–21	Rice	28	28	28	.675	.000	.702	8.8	3.6	.9	.8	11.2
2021–22	Rice	33	33	25.5	.575	.500	.711	7.7	3.5	.8	.8	9.9
2022–23	Rice	35	35	30.4	.735	.000	.588	7.6	5.0	.8	1.1	11.1
2023–24	Rice	32	32	29.9	.663	.000	.612	9.3	5.3	.8	.8	9.3
Career		148	135	26.3	.658	.133	.658	7.7	3.9	.8	.8	9.3

Personal life

Fiedler is the son of Tristan and Sandy Fiedler, and the nephew of former NFL player Brian Bollinger. ^[1]

References

1. "Max Fiedler – 2023–24 Men's Basketball Roster". RiceOwls.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
2. Ciavolella, Zach (August 31, 2024). "Report: Sixers sign Max Fiedler to Exhibit 10 deal". PhillySportsNetwork.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
3. "PHILADELPHIA 76ERS SIGN MAX FIEDLER". NBA.com. August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
4. "Philadelphia 76ers Announce Roster And Schedule For 2024 Summer Leagues". NBA.com. July 3, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
5. Hill, Arthur (October 17, 2024). "Sixers Waive Four Players". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
6. Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (October 28, 2024). "ready for camp.🫡 #GetYourCoatsOn" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2024– via Twitter.
7. Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (January 6, 2025). "OFFICIAL: the Delaware Blue Coats acquire Robert Woodard II from the Memphis Hustle. To complete the trade, Delaware sends Max Fiedler to the Texas Legends, and Memphis receives a 2025 2nd round pick from the College Park Skyhawks. welcome to DE, Robert!👋" (Tweet). Retrieved January 7, 2025– via Twitter.
8. Royals, Mylles (January 7, 2025). "LEGENDS ACQUIRE MAX FIEDLER IN THREE-TEAM TRADE". NBA.com. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
9. "Max Fiedler is heading to Oostende, Mersin re-signs Justin Cobbs". www.eurohoops.net. Retrieved 8 July 2025.

External links

• Rice Owls bio