Phillip Wheeler: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026G League
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 49 | 24:53 | 13.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 4.8/9.2 51.5% | 3.4/5.8 57.7% | 1.4/3.4 41.0% | 1.7/2.2 76.4% | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | - | 2.7 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 13.2 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 20.9% | 11.2 | 67.9% | 59.1% | 36.7% | 23.5% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% | -3.3 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:43 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | D 121-134 vs  | G League | |
| 17:46 | 7 | 4 | - | - | 1 | V 123-116 vs  | G League | |
| 19:06 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | V 119-117 vs  | G League | |
| 22:23 | 16 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | V 119-125 @ | G League | |
| 30:01 | 23 | 3 | - | 1 | - | D 132-118 @ | G League | |
| 33:32 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | V 120-129 @  | G League | |
| 21:10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | V 124-107 vs  | G League |
Player Profile
When Phillip Wheeler left high school before his senior year to sign with Stella Azzurra Roma, many questioned this bold gamble. Yet this decision perfectly reflected the mindset of a player willing to do whatever it took to achieve his NBA dream.
Wheeler's journey since 2020 resembles a modern basketball odyssey. From Italy to Puerto Rico, with stops along the way in the American G League, the 23-year-old forward accumulated experiences, wearing the jerseys of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Iowa Wolves, Mexico City Capitanes, Texas Legends, and Maine Celtics. Each step forged his resilience and enriched his game, allowing him to post respectable averages of 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds at the prestigious Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament.
His dual American-Puerto Rican nationality opened additional doors, but it was his tenacity that ultimately paid off. In March 2025, the Philadelphia 76ers offered him a ten-day contract under the hardship exception rules. His NBA debut, marked by 4 points and 4 rebounds, was the culmination of years of relentless effort.
Wheeler embodies this generation of nomadic players who do not hesitate to cross continents to perfect their craft. His remarkable adaptability allows him to quickly fit into new systems, a valuable quality in modern basketball. His presence on the Indiana Pacers roster for the 2025 Summer League confirms that NBA franchises now recognize his potential. For Wheeler, every new challenge represents an opportunity to prove he belongs at the highest level.
Honors & Championships
Phillip Wheeler has carved out an unconventional path from Puerto Rico to the NBA, clearing each hurdle one by one before finally scoring his first points in March 2025.
- Selected 5th overall in the 2020 Baloncesto Superior Nacional draft by the Atleticos de San German
- Played with the Stella Azzurra Roma U18 team at the Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament
- Played in the Puerto Rican professional league for several clubs, including the Piratas de Quebradillas
- Started as an unpaid practice player before earning short-term G League contracts
- Made his NBA debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in March 2025, recording 4 points and 4 rebounds in his first appearance
Awards & Individual Honors
Phillip Wheeler perfectly illustrates the trajectory of a persevering player who climbs the ranks of professional basketball with determination.
- Selected for the 2025 BSN All-Star Game (Puerto Rico)
- Remarkable progression from international leagues and the G League all the way to the NBA
