Joe Wieskamp
Wieskamp with Iowa in 2020
No. 10 – Texas Legends
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueNBA G League
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 schoolMuscatine
(Muscatine, Iowa)
CollegeIowa (2018–2021)
NBA draft2021: 2nd round, 41st overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022San Antonio Spurs
2021–2022→Austin Spurs
2022–2023Wisconsin Herd
2023Toronto Raptors
2023→Raptors 905
2023–presentTexas Legends
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Joseph Hinman Wieskamp (born August 23, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. 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]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit 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:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   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

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] Wieskamp was later included in the 2021 NBA Summer League roster of the Spurs.[23] On September 7, the Spurs announced that they had signed Wieskamp to two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal he split time between the Spurs and their NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.[24] On November 10, 2021, Wieskamp made his NBA debut, scoring 3 points off the bench in a 136–117 win over the Sacramento Kings.[25] On March 4, 2022, the San Antonio Spurs converted Wieskamp's contract into 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, Wieskamp scored 9 points on a perfect 3 of 3 3point shooting, and 3 of 4 field goal shooting in 12 minutes of action in a 128–126 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was also a team-high +10.[33] On January 27, Wieskamp was reacquired by the Herd.[34] On February 11, he signed a multi-year contract with the Raptors.[35][non-primary source needed] On July 15, 2023, Wieskamp recorded 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 108–101 summer league win over the Golden State Warriors. [36] On July 17, Wieskamp was waived by the Toronto Raptors.[37]

Texas Legends (2023–present)

On August 14, 2023, Wieskamp signed with the Dallas Mavericks,[38] but was waived on October 14.[39] On October 29, he joined the Texas Legends.[40]

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

NBA

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 San Antonio 29 0 7.1 .357 .326 .538 .5 .3 .1 .1 2.1
2022–23 Toronto 9 0 5.6 .214 .250 — .4 .3 .0 .0 1.0
Career 38 0 6.7 .329 .309 .538 .5 .3 .1 .1 1.8

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Iowa 35 35 27.7 .488 .424 .767 4.9 1.1 .9 .5 11.1
2019–20 Iowa 31 31 32.5 .427 .347 .856 6.1 1.6 1.0 .5 14.0
2020–21 Iowa 31 31 29.3 .491 .462 .677 6.6 1.7 .9 .3 14.8
Career 97 97 29.7 .467 .412 .771 5.8 1.5 .9 .4 13.2

Personal life

Wieskamp's uncle is Jason Lunn.[41] Lunn was the 2003 USA track and field national champion in the 1500m.

References

  1. ^ a b Coss, Matt (December 4, 2016). "Going places: Iowa recruit Wieskamp blossoms into elite talent". Quad-City Times. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Cuellar, Chris (July 4, 2015). "Meet Joe Wieskamp: Muscatine's young hoops star set to join Hawkeyes in '18". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Lensing, Jeremy (March 6, 2017). "Wieskamp named MAC Player of the Year, 1 of 3 Muskies honors". Muscatine Journal. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  4. ^ Bain, Matthew (December 13, 2016). "Hawkeye commit scores 50, breaks two school records". Hawk Central. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  5. ^ Goodwin, Cody (March 24, 2017). "Meet The Des Moines Register's All-Iowa boys' basketball team". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  6. ^ "Photos: Joe Wieskamp through the years". Quad-City Times. November 21, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  7. ^ Coss, Matt (March 13, 2018). "Muskies' Wieskamp is 2018 Iowa Mr. Basketball". Quad-City Times. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  8. ^ "Wieskamp scores 24, No. 23 Iowa routs Illinois 95–71". ESPN. Associated Press. January 20, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Coss, Matt (October 22, 2019). "Wieskamp ready to make leap for Hawkeyes". Quad-City Times. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  10. ^ "Iowa's Joe Wieskamp enters NBA Draft, not hiring agent". The Gazette. April 11, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  11. ^ "University of Iowa's Joe Wieskamp withdraws name from NBA Draft". KCRG. May 22, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  12. ^ Emmert, Mark (November 22, 2019). "Joe Wieskamp's game takes step in right direction after slow start to Iowa basketball season". USA Today. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  13. ^ "Joe Wieskamp gets Iowa basketball fans buzzed, helps blitz Minnesota". The Gazette. December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  14. ^ "Joe Wieskamp with career night as Iowa takes down No. 12 Maryland". KCRG. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Wieskamp and Garza help No. 17 Iowa rout Nebraska 96–72". ESPN. Associated Press. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  16. ^ "Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN" (Press release). Big Ten Conference. March 9, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  17. ^ Eickholt, David (March 9, 2020). "Joe Wieskamp named third-team all-Big Ten". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  18. ^ Emmert, Mark (February 10, 2021). "No. 16 Iowa 79, Rutgers 66: Here's what we learned". Hawk Central. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  19. ^ Kakert, Tom (April 14, 2021). "Wieskamp tests NBA Draft process". Rivals. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  20. ^ Fezler, D. J. (July 3, 2021). "Big Ten Daily: Iowa Star Joe Wieskamp Elects to Keep Name in the 2021 NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  21. ^ Orsborn, Tom (July 30, 2021). "Spurs select former Iowa sharpshooter Joe Wieskamp in second round". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  22. ^ "SPURS SELECT JOSHUA PRIMO AND JOE WIESKAMP IN 2021 NBA DRAFT". National Basketball Association. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  23. ^ "Spurs announce 2021 Summer League roster". National Basketball Association. August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  24. ^ "Spurs sign Joe Wieskamp to two-way contract". National Basketball Association. September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  25. ^ "Murray scores 26, Spurs hit 18 3s to blitz Kings 136–117". ESPN. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  26. ^ "NBA Transactions". National Basketball Association. March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  27. ^ "SPURS RE-SIGN JOE WIESKAMP". National Basketball Association. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  28. ^ "Spurs finalize opening night roster". National Basketball Association. October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  29. ^ "Charge select Sam Merrill with first pick of 2022–23 NBA G League Draft". National Basketball Association. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  30. ^ "Wisconsin Herd Announces 2022–23 Opening Day Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  31. ^ "Raptors sign Wieskamp to 10-day contract". National Basketball Association. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  32. ^ "Raptors Sign Wieskamp To Second 10-Day Contract". NBA G League. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  33. ^ "Raptors 126–128 Timberwolves (Jan 19, 2023) Box Score -ESPN". ESPN.
  34. ^ "2022–23 NBA G League Transactions". National Basketball Association. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  35. ^ "Marc Stein on Twitter: "The Raptors say they have signed guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to a multi-year contract."". Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ "Warriors 101–108 Raptors (July 15, 2023) Box Score -ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  37. ^ "Raptors waive guard/forward Joe Wieskamp following Summer League stint". sportnet.ca. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  38. ^ Sefko, Eddie (August 14, 2023). "Mavericks sign three, including Fall Classic alumnus". Mavs.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  39. ^ Mavs PR [@MavsPR] (October 14, 2023). "The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived guard Mike Miles Jr., guard Jordan Walker and guard/forward Joe Wieskamp" (Tweet). Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
  40. ^ Wynn, Britney (October 29, 2023). "LEGENDS DRAFT FOUR, FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  41. ^ "Wieskamp – Lunn". Muscatine Journal. Retrieved August 15, 2023.

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