Tyler Wideman

Tyler Wideman (born November 18, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Soproni KC of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A. He played college basketball at Butler Bulldogs from 2014 to 2018 before playing professionally in Croatia and Israel.

Tyler Wideman
Soproni KC
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueNemzeti Bajnokság I/A
Personal information
Born (1995-11-18) November 18, 1995
Schererville, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolLake Central
(St. John, Indiana)
CollegeButler (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Cedevita
2019–2020Maccabi Ra'anana
2020–presentSoproni KC
Medals
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
2019 Lima National team

College career

As a senior at Butler Bulldogs in 2017-18 Wideman averaged 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 20.5 minutes in 34 appearances.[1] On December 27, 2017, he contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds in 91-89 win against Georgetown.[2] On February 1, 2018, he had 23 points and 9 rebounds in a 92-72 win over Marquette.[3]

Professional career

On July 20, 2018, he signed his first professional contact with Croatian basketball club Cedevita Zagreb.[4] In 18 games played for Cedevita, he averaged 7.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while shooting 58 percent from the field.

On July 28, 2019, Wideman signed with Maccabi Ra'anana of the Israeli National League for the 2019–20 season.[5] He averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game. On August 20, 2020, Wideman signed with Soproni KC of the Hungarian league.[6]

National team career

In the summer of 2019, Wideman was a part of the United States National team who competed at the Pan American Games in Peru. The team won bronze.[7]

References
  1. "RealGM stats for Tyler Wideman". RealGM.com. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  2. "Big East Conference Basketball season 2017/2018". butlersports.com. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  3. "NCAA 1 season 2017/2018, round 84". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  4. "Tyler Wideman tri godine u KK Cedeviti" (in Croatian). kkcedevita.hr. July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  5. "מצבת הזרים הושלמה: טיילר ווידמן חתם ברעננה" (in Hebrew). ONE.co.il. July 28, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  6. "Tyler Wideman joins Sopron KC". Sportando. August 20, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  7. "U.S. Men Rally To Win Bronze Medal at Pan American Games". USA Basketball. August 4, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.


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