"James Monteinez Wiseman is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers. At 7 feet tall, he plays the center position. He previously played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before joining the NBA."
March 31, 2001: Birth
James Wiseman was born on March 31, 2001.
June 2016: Early High School Career and Recognition
In June 2016, during his early high school career, James Wiseman was already garnering attention for his basketball skills, ranking among the top 25 players in ESPN's 2020 recruiting class.
May 2017: Joining Team Penny and Nike EYBL Circuit
In May 2017, James Wiseman joined Team Penny, a basketball team on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit, founded by Penny Hardaway.
November 16, 2017: TSSAA Ineligibility Ruling
On November 16, 2017, the TSSAA ruled James Wiseman ineligible to play for his high school team due to his connection with coach Penny Hardaway, who had provided financial assistance during Wiseman's transfer to the school.
2017: Transfer to Memphis East High School and NCAA Issues
In 2017, James Wiseman transferred to Memphis East High School to play under coach Penny Hardaway. This move later led to NCAA issues due to Hardaway's financial assistance with Wiseman's move, which the NCAA deemed improper.
2017: NCAA Ineligibility Ruling and Legal Battle
In 2017, the NCAA ruled James Wiseman ineligible to play for Memphis, citing Penny Hardaway's payment of moving expenses as a violation. Wiseman's lawyers challenged the ruling, eventually leading to a suspension and a later agreement for his return.
2017: TSSAA Ruling Upheld
In 2017, the TSSAA ruled James Wiseman ineligible due to the coaching link rule.
March 17, 2018: TSSAA Class AAA Championship Victory
On March 17, 2018, James Wiseman led his high school team to victory in the TSSAA Class AAA championship, scoring 19 points in the game.
November 20, 2018: Commitment to Memphis
On November 20, 2018, James Wiseman announced his commitment to play college basketball for the University of Memphis, reuniting him with his former high school coach Penny Hardaway.
March 1, 2019: Triple-Double Performance and Region 8AAA Championship
On March 1, 2019, James Wiseman showcased an impressive performance with a triple-double of 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks, leading his team to victory in the Region 8AAA championship.
August 2019: Shoulder Injury and Missed Exhibition Games
In August 2019, a minor shoulder injury sidelined James Wiseman, causing him to miss preseason exhibition games with the Memphis Tigers in the Bahamas.
October 2019: TSSAA Ruling Upheld
In October 2019, a Memphis judge upheld the TSSAA's earlier ruling that James Wiseman was ineligible to play during the 2017-18 season due to the coaching link rule.
December 19, 2019: Departure from Memphis and Entry into NBA Draft
On December 19, 2019, James Wiseman announced his decision to leave the University of Memphis and enter the 2020 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
2019: Top Recruit Status and Commitment to Memphis
James Wiseman entered his college recruitment as a consensus five-star recruit and was widely regarded as the top prospect in the 2019 class.
2019: High School Senior Year and Recruitment
In 2019, James Wiseman, a senior in high school, was a consensus five-star recruit and ranked highly by recruiting services. He received multiple national player of the year awards and played in prestigious events like the McDonald's All-American Game.
2019: Rising Recruit and ESPN Ranking
During his high school career, James Wiseman's performance on the court earned him recognition as the number one overall recruit in the 2019 class by ESPN.
December 22, 2020: NBA Debut with Golden State Warriors
On December 22, 2020, James Wiseman made his NBA debut with the Golden State Warriors, scoring 19 points in a loss against the Brooklyn Nets.
2020: Early High School Career and Recognition
In 2020, James Wiseman was among the top 25 players in ESPN's recruiting class.
2020: NBA Draft
James Wiseman entered the 2020 NBA draft and was selected as the second overall pick by the Golden State Warriors.
2020: Departure from Memphis and Entry into NBA Draft
James Wiseman left the University of Memphis in 2020 to prepare for the NBA draft.
2020: Projected Top Pick in NBA Draft
Leading up to the 2020 NBA draft, James Wiseman was projected as a potential first overall pick, highlighting his status as a highly sought-after prospect.
January 27, 2021: Season-High Scoring Performance
James Wiseman achieved a season-high scoring performance on January 27, 2021, recording 25 points in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
March 9, 2022: Assignment to G League and Injury Setback
On March 9, 2022, James Wiseman was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden State Warriors' G League affiliate. Despite attempts to return to the NBA, he faced a setback in his rehab and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the season.
July 10, 2022: Return from Injury in Summer League
On July 10, 2022, James Wiseman returned from injury and played in the NBA Summer League, scoring 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.
December 30, 2022: Ankle Sprain
James Wiseman sprained his ankle during a scrimmage on December 30, 2022, causing him to miss subsequent games for the Golden State Warriors.
2022: NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors
James Wiseman won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022, despite being injured and not playing during the season.
February 9, 2023: Trade to the Detroit Pistons
On February 9, 2023, James Wiseman was traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Detroit Pistons in a four-team trade. This trade also involved the Portland Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks.
2023: Trade to Detroit Pistons
In 2023, James Wiseman was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
July 5, 2024: Signing with the Indiana Pacers
James Wiseman signed a 2-year contract with the Indiana Pacers on July 5, 2024.
2024: Signing with Indiana Pacers
James Wiseman signed with the Indiana Pacers in 2024.