Joe Wieskamp Explained

Joe Wieskamp
Position:Shooting guard / small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:205
League:NBL
Team:S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
Birth Date:23 August 1999
Birth Place:Muscatine, Iowa, U.S.
High School:Muscatine
(Muscatine, Iowa)
College:Iowa (2018–2021)
Draft Year:2021
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:41
Draft Team:San Antonio Spurs
Career Start:2021
Team1:San Antonio Spurs
Years2:2021–2022
Team2:Austin Spurs
Years3:2022–2023
Team3:Wisconsin Herd
Team4:Toronto Raptors
Years5:2023
Team5:Raptors 905
Years6:2023–2024
Team6:Texas Legends
Years7:2024
Team7:Maine Celtics
Years8:2024–present
Team8:South East Melbourne Phoenix
Highlights:

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.

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]

College career

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. After the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft but did not hire an agent.[9] Wieskamp ultimately decided to withdraw from the draft and return to Iowa.[10]

Coming into his sophomore season, Wieskamp was named to the preseason All-Big Ten team and the watchlist for the Jerry West Award.[11] 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.

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

NBA

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 29 || 0 || 7.1 || .357 || .326 || .538 || .5 || .3 || .1 || .1 || 2.1|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto| 9 || 0 || 5.6 || .214 || .250 || || .4 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 1.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 38 || 0 || 6.7 || .329 || .309 || .538 || .5 || .3 || .1 || .1 || 1.8

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Iowa| 35 || 35 || 27.7 || .488 || .424 || .767 || 4.9 || 1.1 || .9 || .5 || 11.1|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Iowa| 31 || 31 || 32.5 || .427 || .347 || .856 || 6.1 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .5 || 14.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Iowa| 31 || 31 || 29.3 || .491 || .462 || .677 || 6.6 || 1.7 || .9 || .3 || 14.8|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 97 || 97 || 29.7 || .467 || .412 || .771 || 5.8 || 1.5 || .9 || .4 || 13.2

Personal life

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coss . Matt . Going places: Iowa recruit Wieskamp blossoms into elite talent . . December 16, 2019 . December 4, 2016.
  2. Web site: Cuellar . Chris . Meet Joe Wieskamp: Muscatine's young hoops star set to join Hawkeyes in '18 . . December 16, 2019 . July 4, 2015.
  3. Web site: Lensing . Jeremy . Wieskamp named MAC Player of the Year, 1 of 3 Muskies honors . . December 16, 2019 . March 6, 2017.
  4. Web site: Bain . Matthew . Hawkeye commit scores 50, breaks two school records . Hawk Central . December 16, 2019 . December 13, 2016.
  5. Web site: Goodwin . Cody . Meet The Des Moines Register's All-Iowa boys' basketball team . . December 16, 2019 . March 24, 2017.
  6. Web site: Photos: Joe Wieskamp through the years . . December 16, 2019 . November 21, 2019.
  7. Web site: Coss . Matt . Muskies' Wieskamp is 2018 Iowa Mr. Basketball . . December 16, 2019 . March 13, 2018.
  8. Web site: Wieskamp scores 24, No. 23 Iowa routs Illinois 95–71 . . . December 26, 2019 . January 20, 2019.
  9. Web site: Iowa's Joe Wieskamp enters NBA Draft, not hiring agent . . December 26, 2019 . April 11, 2019.
  10. Web site: University of Iowa's Joe Wieskamp withdraws name from NBA Draft . KCRG . December 26, 2019 . May 22, 2019.
  11. Web site: Coss . Matt . Wieskamp ready to make leap for Hawkeyes . . December 26, 2019 . October 22, 2019.
  12. Web site: Emmert . Mark . Joe Wieskamp's game takes step in right direction after slow start to Iowa basketball season . USA Today. December 26, 2019 . November 22, 2019.
  13. Web site: Joe Wieskamp gets Iowa basketball fans buzzed, helps blitz Minnesota . . December 26, 2019 . December 9, 2019.
  14. News: Joe Wieskamp with career night as Iowa takes down No. 12 Maryland . January 28, 2020 . KCRG . January 10, 2020.
  15. News: Wieskamp and Garza help No. 17 Iowa rout Nebraska 96–72 . February 14, 2020 . . . February 8, 2020.
  16. Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN. https://web.archive.org/web/20200309231733/https://bigten.org/news/2020/3/9/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx. dead. March 9, 2020. . March 9, 2020 . March 9, 2020.
  17. News: Eickholt . David . Joe Wieskamp named third-team all-Big Ten . April 2, 2020 . 247 Sports . March 9, 2020.
  18. Web site: Emmert . Mark . No. 16 Iowa 79, Rutgers 66: Here's what we learned . Hawk Central . July 28, 2021 . February 10, 2021.
  19. Web site: Kakert . Tom . Wieskamp tests NBA Draft process . . July 28, 2021 . April 14, 2021.
  20. Web site: Fezler . D. J. . Big Ten Daily: Iowa Star Joe Wieskamp Elects to Keep Name in the 2021 NBA Draft . . July 28, 2021 . July 3, 2021.
  21. Web site: Orsborn. Tom. July 30, 2021. Spurs select former Iowa sharpshooter Joe Wieskamp in second round. July 31, 2021. San Antonio Express-News.
  22. Web site: SPURS SELECT JOSHUA PRIMO AND JOE WIESKAMP IN 2021 NBA DRAFT. July 29, 2021. National Basketball Association. July 31, 2021.
  23. Web site: Spurs announce 2021 Summer League roster. August 1, 2021. National Basketball Association. August 1, 2021.
  24. Web site: Spurs sign Joe Wieskamp to two-way contract. September 7, 2021. National Basketball Association. September 7, 2021.
  25. Web site: Murray scores 26, Spurs hit 18 3s to blitz Kings 136–117. November 10, 2021. ESPN. November 10, 2021.
  26. Web site: NBA Transactions. National Basketball Association. March 4, 2022. March 4, 2022.
  27. Web site: SPURS RE-SIGN JOE WIESKAMP . September 25, 2022 . National Basketball Association . en.
  28. Web site: Spurs finalize opening night roster. October 17, 2022. National Basketball Association. October 17, 2022.
  29. Web site: Charge select Sam Merrill with first pick of 2022–23 NBA G League Draft. October 22, 2022. National Basketball Association. October 22, 2022.
  30. Web site: Wisconsin Herd Announces 2022–23 Opening Day Roster. oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022.
  31. Web site: Raptors sign Wieskamp to 10-day contract . January 7, 2023 . National Basketball Association . en.
  32. Web site: Raptors Sign Wieskamp To Second 10-Day Contract . January 28, 2023 . NBA G League.
  33. Web site: Russell scores 16 points in 4th, Wolves beat Raptors 128-126. ESPN. January 19, 2023. July 9, 2024.
  34. Web site: 2022–23 NBA G League Transactions. National Basketball Association. January 27, 2023. January 27, 2023.
  35. Web site: Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp. infotel.ca. July 17, 2023. July 9, 2024.
  36. Web site: Raptors waive guard/forward Joe Wieskamp following Summer League stint. sportnet.ca. July 18, 2023.
  37. Web site: Eddie. Sefko. Mavericks sign three, including Fall Classic alumnus. Mavs.com. August 14, 2023. August 15, 2023.
  38. Mavs PR. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived guard Mike Miles Jr., guard Jordan Walker and guard/forward Joe Wieskamp.. 1713251311309795778. MavsPR. October 14, 2023. October 15, 2023.
  39. Web site: Britney. Wynn. LEGENDS DRAFT FOUR, FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER. NBA.com. October 29, 2023. December 14, 2023.
  40. Web site: Britney. Wynn. LEGENDS ACQUIRE WARITH ALATISHE IN THREE-TEAM TRADE. NBA.com. February 12, 2024. February 12, 2024.
  41. Web site: Timberwolves Announce NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas Roster. NBA.com. July 7, 2024. July 9, 2024.
  42. Web site: Phoenix Add Second Import Joe Wieskamp for NBL25. NBL.com.au. July 8, 2024. July 9, 2024.
  43. Web site: Wieskamp – Lunn . Muscatine Journal . August 15, 2023.