Wheeler was born in Harlem, New York and grew up in Houston, Texas.[1] He attended Houston Christian High School, where he averaged 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds per game as a senior.[2] Wheeler originally committed to playing college basketball for Texas A&M but reopened his recruitment after head coach Billy Kennedy was fired. He later committed to Georgia, choosing the Bulldogs over Iowa State.[3] Wheeler was considered a four-star recruit by most services.[4]
College career
Wheeler with Georgia in 2020
Georgia
As a freshman at Georgia, Wheeler averaged nine points and 4.5 assists per game. He set a program freshman record with 139 assists. In his sophomore season, Wheeler assumed a leading role with the departure of Anthony Edwards.[5] On February 23, 2021, he recorded the first triple-double in program history, with 14 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in a 91–78 win over LSU.[6] As a sophomore, Wheeler averaged 14 points, an SEC-leading 7.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. He was a consensus Second Team All-SEC selection and set the program single-season record for assists.[7]
Kentucky
On May 17, 2021, Wheeler announced he would transfer to Kentucky.[8] Wheeler put up a game high 26 points in a 98–69 victory over North Carolina.[9] Wheeler had a career high 14 assists in a 86–52 win vs North Florida.[10] He was named to the Second Team All-SEC.[11] Wheeler was named a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award.[12] The following season, he averaged 7.7 points and 5.6 assists before being sidelined by injuries. He entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of his second season at Kentucky.[13][14]
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Wheeler joined the Maine Celtics on October 26, 2024[17] and on November 3, he was traded to the Memphis Hustle.[18] However, he was waived on November 7[19] and re-signed four days later.[20] However, he was waived once again on November 23.[20]
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