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Joseph Hinman Wieskamp (born August 23, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd 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.

Joe Wieskamp

Wieskamp with Iowa in 2020
No. 10 – Wisconsin Herd
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
League	NBA G League
Personal information
Born	(1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 23) Muscatine, Iowa
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Muscatine (Muscatine, Iowa)
College	Iowa (2018–2021)
NBA draft	2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career	2021–present
Career history
2021–2022	San Antonio Spurs
2021–2022	→Austin Spurs
2022–present	Wisconsin Herd
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (2021) Third-team All-Big Ten (2020) Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2019) Iowa Mr. Basketball (2018)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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:   247Sports:    ESPN:   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

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 will split time between the Spurs and their NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.[24] On November 10, 2021, Wieskamp had his debut in the NBA, coming off from bench in a 136–117 win over the Sacramento Kings with three points.[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–present)

On October 22, 2022. Wieskamp was selected 2nd overall in 2022 NBA G League draft.[29] On November 3, 2022, Wieskamp was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd.[30]

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
Career		29	0	7.1	.357	.326	.538	.5	.3	.1	.1	2.1

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.

References

External links

• Iowa Hawkeyes bio

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Joseph Hinman "Joe" Wieskamp (Muscatine, Iowa; 23 de agosto de 1999) es un jugador de baloncesto estadounidense que pertenece a la plantilla de los San Antonio Spurs de la NBA. Con 1,98 metros de estatura, juega en la posición de escolta o alero.

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