Impact Wheeler will depart from VCU after spending just one season with the Rams. The 6-foot-11 junior appeared in just 15 games during the 2023-24 season, averaging 0.6 points and 0.7 rebounds on 4.9 minutes per game.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
ROOSEVELT WHEELER #12 - FORWARD-CENTER - EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS
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Leaving VCU Wheeler has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Former Louisville Forward/Center Roosevelt Wheeler Announces Transfer Destination Wheeler is the fourth former Cardinal to announce his transfer destination this offseason.
APRIL 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Louisville Forward/Center Roosevelt Wheeler Enters Transfer Portal The sophomore big man is the fifth Cardinal to enter the portal since the end of the season.
MARCH 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Louisville Forward/Center Roosevelt Wheeler Enters Transfer Portal The sophomore big man is the fifth Cardinal to enter the portal since the end of the season.
MARCH 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Enters transfer portal Wheeler has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Wheeler spent the first two years of his collegiate career at Louisville but failed to carve out much of a role while playing exclusively off the bench. He averaged 1.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game and could seek out a program where he'd see more playing time.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Wednesday Wheeler (concussion) will not play Wednesday, Andrew Chernoff of WLKY reports.
Impact Wheeler will not play after experiencing concussion-like symptoms. The sophomore center is averaging 2.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game this season. His next chance to return is Saturday against Florida A&M.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roosevelt Wheeler will return for sophomore season with Louisville basketball The Louisville basketball center gives the Cardinals six players returning from this season's team.
APRIL 22, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Kenny Payne on Roosevelt Wheeler: 'I hope he stays' The freshman big man for the Cardinals is the last player on the roster to make a decision on whether to stay or leave.
APRIL 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kenny Payne on Roosevelt Wheeler: 'I hope he stays' The freshman big man for the Cardinals is the last player on the roster to make a decision on whether to stay or leave.
APRIL 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Returns to lineup Wednesday Wheeler (concussion) posted two points (1-3 FG) and six rebounds during Wednesday's loss to Notre Dame.
Impact Wheeler returned to the lineup after missing the past two games with a concussion. After Wednesday's 13-minute performance, Wheeler is averaging 1.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 16 appearances.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Wheeler (concussion) won't play in Tuesday's game against North Carolina, Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact The center suffered a concussion during the team's loss to Duke on Saturday and will now have to miss at least one game as a result. If he clears concussion protocols, Wheeler should have a good chance at returning in time for the Cardinals' next matchup against Syracuse on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game with a concussion Wheeler (concussion) will be out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Duke after he suffered a concussion, Jody Demling of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Wheeler recorded one rebound prior to leaving the game for the Cardinals. The 6-foot-10 freshman has appeared in 14 games for Louisville, contributing two points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks on 6.9 minutes per game this season. The Cardinals will take on North Carolina on Tuesday, but Wheeler may need to miss a game in concussion protocol.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
