Wendell Horace Moore Jr., a basketball shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons, was born on September 18, 2001. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the 26th pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Houston Rockets, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves, all before making his NBA debut. In his two seasons with the Timberwolves, he played in 54 games, starting two, averaging 1.1 points, 0.4 assists and 0.6 rebounds. In July 2024, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
The Charlotte, North Carolina native, Moore went to Cox Mill High School in Concord. In his final year, he was named for the Nike Hoop Summit and McDonald's All-American. He also won the 2019 Jordan Brand Classic and North Carolina Mr. Basketball. Following this, he joined Duke University and in his three seasons there, he played in 88 games, starting 68, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds. In his senior year, he won the 2022 Julius Erving Award and was named for the ACC All-Defensive Team and the second-team All-ACC. After which, he declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.
What is Wendell Moore Jr.'s nationality?
Wendell Moore Jr. is of American nationality. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States. He represented the USA in the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship and the FIBA Under-17 World Cup, winning gold medals with both teams.
Wendell Moore Jr.'s Hometown
Wendell Moore Jr. hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, in the U.S. He attended Cox Mill High School. In 2015-16, he started all 29 of his games as a freshman, averaging 17.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 steals to lead his team to a 22-8 record and a sectional victory. He started all 33 games as a sophomore in 2016–17, averaging 25.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.3 steals to lead his team to a 27–6 record and a 3A state championship.
Moore became the fastest player in Cabarrus County public school history to reach 1,000 points in a career as a junior in 2017-18. He led his team to a 29-3 record and a second consecutive 3A state championship with an average of 25.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 steals. He declared in October 2018 that he would play for Duke University in the 2019-20 season. He chose the Blue Devils over Wake Forest, North Carolina, South Carolina, and NC State.
Wendell Moore Jr.'s Birthplace
Wendell Moore Jr. was born in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States on September 18, 2001.
FAQs on Wendell Moore Jr.
A. Wendell Moore Jr.'s average annual salary is $2.95 million, as per his four-year contract with the Timberwolves, worth $11.8 million, which is continued by the Pistons.
A. Yes, Wendell Moore Jr. was traded to the Detroit Pistons in July 2024 by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A. Wendell Moore Jr. was selected as the 26th pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, followed by the Houston Rockets and then to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A. Wendell Moore Jr. stands 6 feet 5 inches or 196 cm tall.
