Phillip Wheeler alla Stellazzurra Basketball Academy https://t.co/syQgXHtz1X
— Sportando Italia (@SportandoIT) August 6, 2019
Wheeler, 17, holds offers from Seton Hall, St. John’s and Providence. One source described him as a “high-ceiling player who needs work on his grades.” Scotti said Wheeler planned to play in Italy for some time and then try to enter the NBA Draft down the road. “Yes,” he said, “that’s the plan.” Of a possible pro future in the U.S., Scotti said, “There’s different ways to reach the same goal.” Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter And like ZAGS on FacebookHere’s the Instagram post from Phillip Wheeler’s agent on his plan to sign with an Italian youth team. Wheeler did not have the grades for college and they felt this was the best route for him. pic.twitter.com/Zup9wjNKJl
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) August 7, 2019