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BIOGRAPHY

Wesley Deshawn Iwundu was born on December 20, 1994, in Houston, Texas. He is a small forward in the NBA. 

Iwundu was recruited by coach Bruce Weber to Kansas State out of Westfield High School in Houston. He would go on to be a starter from the beginning, breaking the Wildcats' career record for games started with 124. He came in as a part of a heralded 5-man 2013 recruiting class, but ultimately was the only player who stayed at K-State past two seasons. His perseverance paid off, as he was named third-team All-Big 12 Conference in both his junior and senior seasons. For his senior season, Iwundu averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Following the closure of his college career, Iwundu was invited to the 2017 NBA Draft Combine. Later signing with Agent Austin Walton. In the 2017 NBA draft, Iwundu was taken in the second round by the Orlando Magic with the 33rd pick, thus becoming the first Kansas State player to be taken in an NBA Draft since Michael Beasley and Bill Walker in 2008.