Dean Wade


Dean Jackson Wade is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Early life

Wade was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jay and Trish Wade. He lived in Inman, Kansas briefly before moving to St. John at a young age. His mother is a track and volleyball coach at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas, where she led the volleyball team to three state championships. His father was briefly a member of the football team at Kansas State University.

High school career

Wade played four years of varsity basketball at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas, earning All-State honors for multiple seasons and winning three state championships. As a senior, he was named Parade All-American, along with 29 other players in his class. He was also selected as Mr. Kansas Basketball by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association.

College career

Wade was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team at the conclusion of his freshman season at Kansas State. As a sophomore, he averaged 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. After a breakout junior season, Wade earned first-team All-Big 12 accolades. Wade averaged 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a junior. As a senior, Wade averaged 12.9 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game and was named to the first-team All-Big 12. His season was cut short by a foot injury.

Professional career

Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–present)

After not being selected in the 2019 NBA draft, Wade was signed to a two-way contract by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He made his NBA debut in November, recording three points, two rebounds and a steal in three games. He was called up from the G League on January 3, 2020.
On June 30, 2020, Wade’s contract was converted to a standard multi-year deal.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

College