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Jersey Number 11
Montana Wheeler
- Position:
- Guard
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 170
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Xavier Academy
- Prev School:
- Bradley
HONORS
CAREER OVERVIEW
Career-High Points: 22 at Belmont (1/1/26) while at Bradley
Career-High Rebounds: 4 vs. Drake (1/7/26) while at Bradley
Career-High Assists: 6 vs. Princeton (11/24/25) while at Bradley
Career-High Steals: 3 vs. Washington State (12/2/25) while at Bradley
AS A FRESHMAN AT BRADLEY (2025-26) | 8.5 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 2.8 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
HIGH SCHOOL
PERSONAL
GETTING TO KNOW MONTANA
What age did you start playing basketball?
9 by my father
Why are you passionate about basketball?
Because it makes me happy
Why did you come to K-State?
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play for this school
Three words to describe your game
Fast, electric, efficient
A player you pattern your game after
Kyrie Irving
What have you learned about yourself while playing basketball?
I am very resilient
What do you want to develop the most in your game?
Leadership
What’s something personal that would surprise people about you?
I was in a movie
Besides basketball, tell me something that you are passionate about
I am passionate about movies
Aside from playing professional basketball, what is something that you want to accomplish in your post-basketball life?
Having a family
Who is the best basketball player ever?
LeBron James
Name your top musical artist
Rod Wave, Drake, Gunna
Ideal vacation spot
Bora Bora
Favorite movie
Blind Side
What do you do to relax?
Walk my dog Astro
Last concert that you went to?
Drake
- 2025-26 MVC All-Bench Team
CAREER OVERVIEW
- Transferred to K-State after one season at Bradley (2025-26).
- Played in all 34 games as a true freshman for a Braves’ squad that posted a 21-13 record and advanced to the first round of the NIT.
- Named to the Missouri Valley Conference’s All-Bench Team after ranking second on the team in assists (96), third in 3-point field goals (35) and fourth in scoring (8.5 ppg.) despite not starting a game…. Connected on 42.6 percent (101-of-237) from the field, including 33.7 percent (35-of-104) from 3-point range, and 71.2 percent (52-of-73) from the line.
- Scored in double figures in 11 games, including a season-high 22 against Belmont (1/1/26) and his future head coach at K-State, Casey Alexander, while setting the Bradley single-game record for 3-pointers (7) in an 88-78 loss… Also scored 19 points at Indiana State (12/18/25) and 18 vs. Valparaiso (2/3/26) and 17 vs. Evansville (1/13/26).
- Knocked down multiple 3-pointers in eight games, including the school-record 7 vs. Belmont (1/1/26) and 4 vs. Princeton (11/24/25).
- Dished out 3 or more assists in 22 of 34 games, including a season-best 6 in back-to-back games vs. UMass-Lowell (11/19/25) and Princeton (11/24/25).
- Was a standout high school player in Houston, where he was a two-time top-10 finalist for the Guy V. Lewis Award, which is given to the top boys’ basketball player in the Greater Houston area… Scored more than 2,500 points and 1,000 assists in his prep career at Houston Christian (2021-24) and Xavier Academy (2024-25).
- Comes from a basketball family, including his father, Teddy, who is currently the head coach at Xavier Academy in Houston and has coached three McDonald’s All-Americans… Brother, Savhir, played basketball at Georgia, Kentucky and Washington from 2019-23.
Career-High Points: 22 at Belmont (1/1/26) while at Bradley
Career-High Rebounds: 4 vs. Drake (1/7/26) while at Bradley
Career-High Assists: 6 vs. Princeton (11/24/25) while at Bradley
Career-High Steals: 3 vs. Washington State (12/2/25) while at Bradley
AS A FRESHMAN AT BRADLEY (2025-26) | 8.5 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 2.8 APG | Game-by-Game Stats (.pdf)
- Helped guide the Braves to a 21-13 overall record, including a second-place finish in the MVC with a 13-7 mark, and a trip to the NIT.
- Saw action in all 34 games as a true freshman.
- Played in 759 total minutes, averaging 22.3 minutes per game… Played a season-high 42 minutes at Indiana State (12/18/25).
- Averaged 8.5 points on 42.6 percent (101-of-237) shooting, including 33.7 percent (35-of-104) from 3-point range, with 1.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.6 steals per game… Connected on 71.2 percent (52-of-73) from the free throw line.
- Named to the Missouri Valley’s All-Bench Team.
- Ranked second on the team in assists (96), third in 3-point field goals (35) and fourth in scoring (8.5 ppg.).
- Scored in double figures in 11 games, including a season-high 22 points at Belmont (1/1/26) while setting the Bradley single-game record for 3-pointers (7)… Also posted 19 at Indiana State (12/18/25), 18 vs. Valparaiso (2/3/25) and 17 vs. Evansville (1/13/26).
- Was third on the team in 3-point field goals (35), connecting on 33.7 percent… Had multiple 3-pointers in eight games, including a Bradley single-game record 7 at Belmont (1/1/26)… Also made 4 vs. Princeton (11/24/25).
- Shot 71.2 percent (52-of-73) from the free throw line…Went a season-high 5-of-6 from the stripe in back-to-back games vs. Murray State (3/1/26) and Valparaiso (3/6/26)… Was a perfect 5-of-5 from the line at Indiana State (12/18/25) and at Drake (1/31/26).
- Grabbed 39 rebounds on the season, including 30 on the defensive end… Corralled a season-high 4 vs. Drake (1/7/26).
- Dished out 96 assists compared to 33 turnovers… Had 3 or more assists in 22 of 34 games played… Turned in a season-high 6 assists in back-to-back games vs. UMass-Lowell (11/19/25) and Princeton (11/24/25).
- Tallied 19 steals on the season… Had a season-high 3 vs. Washington State (12/2/25).
- Saw action in all 20 Missouri Valley Conference games… Averaged 8.5 points on 40.7 percent (57-of-140) shooting, including 34.5 percent (19-of-55) from 3-point range, in league only games with 1.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.4 steals in 22.9 minutes per game… Connected on 80.4 percent (37-of-46) from the free throw line.
- Was second on the team in assists (50) in MVC play while he was third in 3-point field goals (19) and fourth in scoring (8.5 ppg.).
- Scored in double figures in 8 MVC games with a season-high 22 at Bemont (1/1/26).
- Coached by Brian Wardle.
HIGH SCHOOL
- Was named a 4-star recruit by ESPN and 3-star by 247Sports… Was rated as a top-20 player in the state of Texas by ESPN and among the top-40 point guard nationally.
- Prepped at both Houston Christian (2021-24) and Xavier Academy (2024-25) while playing for his father, Teddy Wheeler… Helped lead the Falcons to an 18-3 record, including a 9-0 mark in the TAPPS Class 3A District 5, as a senior in 2024-25.
- Twice was named a top-10 finalist (2024, 2025) for the Guy V. Lewis Award, which is given to the top boys’ basketball player in the Greater Houston area.
- Scored more than 2,500 points and 1,000 assists in his prep career at Houston Christian (2021-24) and Xavier Academy (2024-25).
- Averaged 21.6 points, 8.1 assists and 2.2 steals per game as a senior in 2024-25.
- Named to the Houston Chronicle’s First Team All-Greater Houston Team as both a junior (2023-24) and senior (2024-25).
- Played his sophomore (2022-23) and junior seasons (2023-24) at Houston Christian, where he became the school’s all-time leading scorer.
- Averaged 22 points, 8 assists and 2 steals as a junior while shooting nearly 40 percent from 3-point range.
- Selected as the 2023 Texas Private School Player of the Year by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches as a sophomore after leading the Mustangs to a 31-4 record.
- Played for the Texas Bluechips, leading all Under Armour All-Circuit honors while averaging 13 points, 7 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.
- Coached by his father, Teddy Wheeler, at both Houston Christian and Xavier Academy.
PERSONAL
- Montana Sterling Wheeler was born on June 16, 2006, in Staten Island, N.Y. … Parents are Teddy and Jacqueline Wheeler… Has five siblings (Sahvir, Sage, Lincoln, Lola, Liv).
- Father, Teddy, is currently the head coach at Xavier Academy in Houston who has helped over 60 players secure Division I commitments, including three McDonald’s All-Americans.
- Brother, Sahvir, played basketball at Georgia, Kentucky and Washington from 2019-23, scoring more than 1,500 points and twice earning All-SEC honors.
- Uncle, Benard Wheeler, played basketball at Buffalo from 1995-97.
- Majoring in communication studies.
GETTING TO KNOW MONTANA
What age did you start playing basketball?
9 by my father
Why are you passionate about basketball?
Because it makes me happy
Why did you come to K-State?
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play for this school
Three words to describe your game
Fast, electric, efficient
A player you pattern your game after
Kyrie Irving
What have you learned about yourself while playing basketball?
I am very resilient
What do you want to develop the most in your game?
Leadership
What’s something personal that would surprise people about you?
I was in a movie
Besides basketball, tell me something that you are passionate about
I am passionate about movies
Aside from playing professional basketball, what is something that you want to accomplish in your post-basketball life?
Having a family
Who is the best basketball player ever?
LeBron James
Name your top musical artist
Rod Wave, Drake, Gunna
Ideal vacation spot
Bora Bora
Favorite movie
Blind Side
What do you do to relax?
Walk my dog Astro
Last concert that you went to?
Drake
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