Phillip Wheeler (basketball)

Wheeler appeared in 4 games for the Stella Azzurra U18 team at the Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 13.9 minutes.^[3]

Atleticos de San German selected Wheeler with the 5th overall pick in the 2020 Baloncesto Superior Nacional draft.^[4]

On January 25, 2021, Wheeler signed with Gimnasia y Esgrima de Comodoro Rivadavia of the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol.^[5][6] Wheeler continued to play for San German in the summer.

Later in 2021, Wheeler tried out for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G-League. Wheeler did not make the team and instead became an unpaid practice player for the Vipers.^[7] The Vipers signed Wheeler on January 24, 2022.^[8] Wheeler played sparingly in two games before being waived on the January 31.^[9] Wheeler also came off the bench in four games for the Ciudad de Mexico Capitanes during the 2021 Tip-Off Tournament.^[10]

On March 26, 2025, Wheeler signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers via a hardship exception.^[11] In his NBA debut that day against the Washington Wizards, Wheeler recorded four points and four rebounds.^[12] Wheeler's contract expired on April 3.^[13]

Wheeler joined Piratas de Quebradillas in April 2025.^[14] He was selected for the BSN All Star Game in June 2025.^[15]

On July 4, 2025, Wheeler joined the 2025 NBA Summer League Indiana Pacers' roster.^[16] Wheeler had a successful run with the Pacers, scoring big numbers in little minutes. On October 13, he signed a training camp contract with the Orlando Magic. However, Wheeler was waived by the Magic on October 18.^[17] He then joined the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League.