The veteran point guard Erica Wheeler plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA as of September 2024. She was born on May 2, 1991, in Miami, Florida, U.S. She played college basketball at the University of Rutgers from 2009 to 2013. During her college career, she led her team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Being undrafted in the 2013 WNBA draft, Wheeler started her professional career at Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico. In the 2015 season, the Atlanta Dream signed her from the overseas club Sport Club do Recife. In the 2019 season, Wheeler played exceptionally well, averaging 10.1 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. Her outstanding performance earned her a spot in her first WNBA All-Star selection, and she made history as the first undrafted player to be named the All-Star Game MVP. During the 2024 WNBA season, Wheeler is playing as a backup point guard for Indiana Fever and averages 3.6 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 rebounds per game (as of September 19, 2024).
Who are Erica Wheeler’s parents?
Eric Wheeler and Melissa Cooper are Erica Wheeler's parents. Her Mother, Melissa Cooper, died of cancer in 2012. In memory of her mother, Wheeler got a tattoo on her shoulder.
Erica Wheeler fiancee
As of September 2024, Danielle Edwards is Erica Wheeler's fiancee according to her official Instagram account @eweezy_3. Edward is an assistant coach of the SMU women’s basketball team. She played college basketball at Clemson University from 2015 to 2018.
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A. Erica Wheeler plays as a point guard in the Indiana Fever.
A. In the 2024 WNBA season, Erica Wheeler averages 3.6 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 rebounds per game. (Data up to September 19, 2024)
A. Erica Wheeler will make $202,154 in 2024 as per Spotrac.
A. Erica Wheeler is 5 foot 7 inches tall.