Joe Wieskamp
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 23/08/99
- Place of Birth: Muscatine, Iowa (USA)
- Position: SF
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 96
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Iowa (2018–2021)
- NBL DEBUT: 20/09/24
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 8/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 25
- NBL History: South East Melbourne 2025
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Joe Wieskamp was born in Muscatine, Iowa (USA) where he attended Muscatine High School. In his freshman season, he averaged 18.6 points per game, which made him the top scoring freshman in Iowa. Wieskamp also became the first freshman in Mississippi Athletic Conference (MAC) history to earn all-conference honours.
In his sophomore season, he averaged 21.6 points and 10 rebounds per game and was named first-team all-state. As a junior, Wieskamp averaged 30.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, which included a school-record 50 points in a win over Burlington High School where he become Muscatine’s all-time leading scorer.
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. He won Iowa’s Player of the Year for the second year in a row and was named Iowa Mr. Basketball.
FAMILY: Wieskamp’s uncle is Jason Lunn who was the 2003 USA track and field national champion in the 1500m.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Joe Wieskamp made his NBL debut with the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 25 years of age. He scored 12 points in his first game.
After a summer league appearance with Minnesota, Wieskamp signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Joe Wieskamp currently plays for the South East Melbourne Phoenix and has played 28 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 10.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists since entering the league in 2024.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
South East Melbourne Phoenix – 1 Year Deal (2024-25)
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 16-13 (4) | 28 | 327.0 | 306 | 138 | 17 | 107 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 54 | 111 | 245 | 45% | 41 | 123 | 33% | 43 | 67 | 64% | 55% | 54% | 22 | Totals | 28 | 327 | 306 | 138 | 17 | 107 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 54 | 111 | 245 | 45.3% | 41 | 123 | 33.3% | 43 | 67 | 64.2% | 56% | 54% | 22 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 16-13 (4) | 28 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 45% | 1.5 | 4.4 | 33% | 1.5 | 2.4 | 64% | 55% | 54% | 22 | Total | 28 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 45.3% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 1.5 | 4.4 | 64.2% | 56% | 54% | 22 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 22 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Joe Wieskamp was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with pick #41 in the 2021 NBA Draft.
After being drafted by San Antonio, he joined the Spurs Summer League team and on September 7, signed a two-way contract. Wieskamp split his time between San Antonio and their NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, getting the call up to the NBA roster in November.
He made his NBA debut, scoring 3 points off the bench in a 136–117 win over the Sacramento Kings. On March 4, 2022, his contract was converted to a standard contract. He was later waived on October 17, 2022.
On October 22, 2022, Wieskamp was selected second overall in 2022 NBA G League draft. On November 3, Wieskamp was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd.
On January 7, 2023, Wieskamp signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and 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. 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.
On August 14, 2023, Wieskamp signed with the Dallas Mavericks, but was waived on October 14.and then joined the Texas Legends, their G-League affiliate on October 29.
On February 12, 2024, Wieskamp was acquired by the Maine Celtics in a three-team trade also including the Ontario Clippers.
Wieskamp joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2024 NBA Summer League.
Wieskamp played 38 games in the NBA. He averaged 1.8 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- September 7, 2021: Signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs. March 4, 2022: Converted from a two-way contract to a regular contract by the San Antonio Spurs. August 24, 2022: Signed a multi-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs. October 17, 2022: Waived by the San Antonio Spurs. January 7, 2023: Signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. January 17, 2023: Signed a 2nd 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. February 11, 2023: Signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors. July 17, 2023: Waived by the Toronto Raptors. August 14, 2023: Signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks. October 14, 2023: Waived by the Dallas Mavericks.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70% | 44% | 73% | 89% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 5 | ||||||
| Total | 111 | 245 | 45.3% | 41 | 123 | 33.3% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 22 | San Antonio | SG | 29 | 0 | 205 | 61 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 20 | 56 | 14 | 43 | 7 | 13 | 49% | 48% | |||
| 2022-23 | 23 | Toronto | SF | 9 | 0 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 32% | 32% | Total | 38 | 0 | 255 | 70 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 23 | 70 | 33% | 17 | 55 | 31% | 7 | 13 | 54% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 22 | San Antonio | SG | 29 | 0 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 36% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 49% | 48% | ||
| 2022-23 | 23 | Toronto | SF | 9 | 0 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 21% | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 32% | 32% | Total | 38 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 33% | 0.4 | 1.4 | 31% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 54% |
COLLEGE
Wieskamp committed to play college basketball for Iowa on June 9, 2015, before his sophomore year at high school was over.
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.
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. Wieskamp had 19 points and five rebounds against Cincinnati in the NCAA tournament.
After the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft but withdrew and returned to Iowa for his sophomore season.
In his sophomore season opener, Wieskamp hyperextended his elbow and had a shooting slump to start the season. On December 9, he had 23 points in a 72–52 win over Minnesota. Wieskamp set a new career-high with 30 points on February 8, in a 96–72 win over Nebraska. He averaged 14.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and led the Big Ten in free throw shooting at 85.6 percent.
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
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