Thomas Wilder Explained

Thomas Wilder
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:190
Team:Free agent
Birth Date:14 May 1995
High School:Quakerdale Prep
(New Providence, Iowa)
College:Western Michigan (2014–2018)
Draft Year:2018
Career Start:2018
Years1:2018
Team1:Riesen Ludwigsburg
Years2:2018–2020
Team2:Windy City Bulls
Years3:2021–2022
Team3:Batumi-RSU
Years4:2022–2023
Team4:Nürnberg Falcons BC
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2017, 2018)
  • MAC All-Freshman team (2015)

Thomas Javaine Wilder (born May 14, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Nürnberg Falcons BC of the German ProA league.

He played college basketball the Western Michigan. He planned to participate in the 2017 NBA draft[1] [2] [3] [4] but withdrew his name and returned for his senior season. As a senior, he averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.[5]

Professional career

Prior to the 2018 NBA draft, Wilder had workouts with several teams, Including the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Charlotte Hornets. After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Wilder was later included in the 2018 NBA Summer League roster of the Utah Jazz.[6] He signed with for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of the German top tier on September 4, 2018.[7] Wilder played two games for the German club then returned to the United States to sign a contract to play for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.[8] On January 16, 2020, Wilder recorded 16 points, five rebounds and three assists in a loss to the Lakeland Magic.[9]

On January 3, 2021, Wilder signed with Batumi-RSU of the Georgian Superliga.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Western Michigan point guard Thomas Wilder declares for NBA draft . MLive.com . April 5, 2017 . en-US.
  2. News: Western Michigan point guard Thomas Wilder throws name into NBA Draft . Armstrong . Rick . Aurora Beacon-News . April 5, 2017 . en-US.
  3. News: Bronco baller Thomas Wilder to test the NBA waters . April 5, 2017 . en-US.
  4. News: ESPN mock: Pistons take Collins; Bridges, Wagner go pro . Detroit News . April 5, 2017 . en.
  5. News: Paul. Tony. Nunn, Wilder, Maten, Tillman to play in Portsmouth. April 16, 2018. Detroit News. April 9, 2018.
  6. Web site: Jazz Announce Mini-Camp Roster for 2018 Summer League. June 29, 2018. NBA.com. June 29, 2018.
  7. Web site: Wilder Signs to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg . . September 18, 2018 . September 4, 2018.
  8. Web site: Kessenich . Joe . WINDY CITY BULLS ANNOUNCE 2019-20 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER FOR TEAM'S FOURTH SEASON . NBA.com . December 5, 2019 . November 7, 2019.
  9. News: Thomas Wilder: Records 16 points . June 2, 2020 . . January 17, 2020.
  10. News: Giorgi. Gugeshashvili. Thomas Wilder signs at Batumi. April 6, 2021. Eurobasket.com. January 3, 2021.