Wes Iwundu
Wesley Deshawn Iwundu is an American professional basketball player for the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.
College career
Iwundu was recruited by coach Bruce Weber to Kansas State out of Westfield High School in Houston. He would go on to be a starter from the beginning, breaking the Wildcats' career record for games started with 124. He came in as a part of a heralded five-man 2013 recruiting class, but ultimately was the only player who stayed at K-State past two seasons.He was named third-team All-Big 12 Conference in both his junior and senior seasons. For his senior season, Iwundu averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Professional career
Orlando Magic (2017–2020)
Following the closure of his college career, Iwundu was invited to the 2017 NBA draft combine. In the 2017 NBA draft, Iwundu was taken in the second round by the Orlando Magic with the 33rd pick, thus becoming the first Kansas State player to be taken in an NBA draft since Michael Beasley and Bill Walker in 2008. He was assigned multiple times to the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League during the 2017–18 season.In three seasons with the Orlando Magic, Iwundu averaged 4.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 17.6 minutes in 182 games.
Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)
On December 1, 2020, Iwundu signed with the Dallas Mavericks.New Orleans Pelicans (2021)
On March 26, 2021, Iwundu was traded, alongside James Johnson and a second-round draft pick, to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for JJ Redick and Nicolò Melli.On August 7, 2021, Iwundu was traded to the Charlotte Hornets and was later waived prior to the start of the season.
Atlanta Hawks (2021–2022)
On December 23, 2021, Iwundu signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks.Cleveland Charge (2022)
On January 25, 2022, Iwundu was acquired by the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He was waived by the Charge on April 1 after suffering a season-ending injury.On September 23, 2022, Iwundu signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was waived on October 7.