Dean Wade

About

Dean Jackson Wade (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.

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.

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 (KBCA).

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…