20 Facts About Dez Wells

Dezmine Jamaal Lavonte Wells was born on April 15,1992 and is an American professional basketball player for Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Dez Wells played college basketball for the Xavier Musketeers and Maryland Terrapins.

Dez Wells began his college career at Xavier, where he was an Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team selection.

Dez Wells was suspended by the NCAA for being involved in a huge fight after a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in December 2011.

The NCAA waived the usual redshirt year requirement for Dez Wells, making him eligible immediately at another university.

Dez Wells transferred to Maryland and led the team in scoring with 13.1 points per game as a sophomore.

Dez Wells struggled dribbling with his left hand, which lowered his draft stock.

Dez Wells subsequently joined the Washington Wizards for the 2015 NBA Summer League.

On September 25,2015, Dez Wells signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In July 2016, Dez Wells signed with Tigers Tubingen of the Basketball Bundesliga, but his contract was voided on August 18 after he didn't pass his physical.

On September 23,2016, Dez Wells signed with Doxa Lefkadas of the Greek Basket League.

Dez Wells left the team after appearing in 9 games.

Dez Wells was added to the Oklahoma City Blue training camp roster on October 23,2018.

Dez Wells averaged 37.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block per game.

Dez Wells averaged 31.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.2 steals per game.

On September 21,2020, Dez Wells signed with Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese league.

On December 6,2021, Dez Wells signed with Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese league.

In December 2023, Dez Wells joined Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier league.

Dez Wells has two sisters, Jocelyn Brand and Jazmine Wilson and majored in American Studies.

Dez Wells graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in American Studies on December 19,2015.