Thomas Javaine Wilder (born May 14, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Nürnberg Falcons BC of the German ProA league.

Thomas Wilder
Wilder with the Western Michigan Broncos in 2017
Free agent
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1995-05-14) May 14, 1995 (age 29)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolQuakerdale Prep
(New Providence, Iowa)
CollegeWestern Michigan (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018Riesen Ludwigsburg
2018–2020Windy City Bulls
2021–2022Batumi-RSU
2022–2023Nürnberg Falcons BC
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-MAC (2017, 2018)
  • MAC All-Freshman team (2015)
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He played college basketball the Western Michigan. He planned to participate in the 2017 NBA draft[1][2][3][4] but withdrew his name and returned for his senior season. As a senior, he averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.[5]

Professional career

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Prior to the 2018 NBA draft, Wilder had workouts with several teams, Including the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Charlotte Hornets. After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Wilder was later included in the 2018 NBA Summer League roster of the Utah Jazz.[6] He signed with for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of the German top tier on September 4, 2018.[7] Wilder played two games for the German club then returned to the United States to sign a contract to play for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.[8] On January 16, 2020, Wilder recorded 16 points, five rebounds and three assists in a loss to the Lakeland Magic.[9]

On January 3, 2021, Wilder signed with Batumi-RSU of the Georgian Superliga.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Western Michigan point guard Thomas Wilder declares for NBA draft". MLive.com. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  2. ^ Armstrong, Rick. "Western Michigan point guard Thomas Wilder throws name into NBA Draft". Aurora Beacon-News. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  3. ^ "Bronco baller Thomas Wilder to test the NBA waters". Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  4. ^ "ESPN mock: Pistons take Collins; Bridges, Wagner go pro". Detroit News. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  5. ^ Paul, Tony (April 9, 2018). "Nunn, Wilder, Maten, Tillman to play in Portsmouth". Detroit News. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Jazz Announce Mini-Camp Roster for 2018 Summer League". NBA.com. June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  7. ^ "Wilder Signs to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg". Mid-American Conference. September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  8. ^ Kessenich, Joe (November 7, 2019). "WINDY CITY BULLS ANNOUNCE 2019-20 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER FOR TEAM'S FOURTH SEASON". NBA.com. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Thomas Wilder: Records 16 points". CBS Sports. January 17, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  10. ^ Gugeshashvili, Giorgi (January 3, 2021). "Thomas Wilder signs at Batumi". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
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