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2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster
Wheeler, Roosevelt
Jersey Number 4
Roosevelt Wheeler
- Position:
- Forward/Center
- Height:
- 6-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Richmond, Va.
- High School:
- John Marshall HS
Bio
Sophomore Year in 2022-23
• Appeared in 25 games, averaging 1.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.7 minutes per contest
• Tallied four points and four rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench vs. North Carolina on Jan. 14
• Scored season-high five points with four boards against Maryland on Nov. 29
• Grabbed career-high eight rebounds, including six offensive, in 19 minutes off the bench against Bellarmine on Nov. 9
Freshman Year in 2021-22
• Backup at center for multiple games, averaging nearly seven minutes a game on the court in his 21 appearances. He scored in 10 games and had multiple rebounds in five contests.
• Scored a career-best eight points vs. WKU (4-of-4 FGs) and had six points against Southeastern Louisiana.
• Suffered a concussion against Duke and missed the next two games. He returned to play at Notre Dame on Feb. 9.
• Delighted Louisville fans in his debut against Navy with three points and three rebounds in nine minutes for his first court time this year. He scored four points against Maryland.
High School Career
• Averaged 15.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots as a junior in 2019-20 as one of five John Marshall High School players who averaged double figures in scoring. He helped his team achieve a 23-2 record and the 2020 Virginia 2A state championship, John Marshall’s second state title in his three years there.
• Wheeler did not have a senior season due to injury and Richmond (Va.) Public Schools canceled winter sports due to the pandemic and he was recovering from an Achilles injury.
• A first-team all-state and all-region selection in 2019-20, Wheeler ranked No. 43 nationally by Rivals.com, 69th in the 247Sports.com composite rankings and No. 82 in the ESPN 100.
• Known as “Big Rose,” Wheeler grew up in Atlanta before moving to Hampton, Va. in August of 2016. He moved to Richmond in 2017 and as a freshman, came off the bench to help John Marshall win the Virginia state 3A championship.
• In Wheeler’s sophomore year, John Marshall fell in overtime in the semifinals of the 3A state championship during its 21-5 season before the school moved to Class 2A for the 2019-20 season.
• His Team Loaded AAU VA squad produced a perfect 40-0 record during the summer of 2018, won the Adidas Gauntlet Championship and was the top-ranked 15U team in the nation.
• Chose to attend Louisville after narrowing his options to also include LSU, NC State, VCU and Hampton.
Personal
• Born Jan. 15, 2003 ... Son of Debra Davis and Roosevelt Wheeler, Sr, ... Has two siblings: Courtney and CJ ... Major is art.
• Personal goal at UofL is to win a championship.
• Chose to attend UofL because he was treated like family.
• Wears No. 4 jersey because "I come from the 404 and 804."
• Enjoys photography, drawing and playing video games in his spare time.
• His mom has had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
• Most proud of his confidence.
• Best basketball advice given to him is “never let fatigue win.”
• When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Lebron James.
• If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is his hats.
• Best thing about being a Cardinal is "being with my brothers every day."
• Feels Will Smith would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
• The best athlete he ever faced is Isaiah Todd.
• Would most like to meet Lil Uzi Vert.
Favorites
Basketball Player: Kevin Garnett
NBA Team: Atlanta Hawks
Athlete, Other Than A Basketball Player: Marshawn Lynch
Movies: Fast and Furious series
TV Shows: Martin
Actor: Martin Lawrence
Comedian: Martin Lawrence
Musical Group/Singer: Offset
TV Sports Personality: Shaquille O’Neal
Website: YouTube.com
Twitter Follow: @LouisvilleMBB
Foods: Wings, ribs
Class at UofL: Art
Midnight Snack: Cereal
Vacation spot: Los Angeles
• Appeared in 25 games, averaging 1.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.7 minutes per contest
• Tallied four points and four rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench vs. North Carolina on Jan. 14
• Scored season-high five points with four boards against Maryland on Nov. 29
• Grabbed career-high eight rebounds, including six offensive, in 19 minutes off the bench against Bellarmine on Nov. 9
Freshman Year in 2021-22
• Backup at center for multiple games, averaging nearly seven minutes a game on the court in his 21 appearances. He scored in 10 games and had multiple rebounds in five contests.
• Scored a career-best eight points vs. WKU (4-of-4 FGs) and had six points against Southeastern Louisiana.
• Suffered a concussion against Duke and missed the next two games. He returned to play at Notre Dame on Feb. 9.
• Delighted Louisville fans in his debut against Navy with three points and three rebounds in nine minutes for his first court time this year. He scored four points against Maryland.
High School Career
• Averaged 15.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots as a junior in 2019-20 as one of five John Marshall High School players who averaged double figures in scoring. He helped his team achieve a 23-2 record and the 2020 Virginia 2A state championship, John Marshall’s second state title in his three years there.
• Wheeler did not have a senior season due to injury and Richmond (Va.) Public Schools canceled winter sports due to the pandemic and he was recovering from an Achilles injury.
• A first-team all-state and all-region selection in 2019-20, Wheeler ranked No. 43 nationally by Rivals.com, 69th in the 247Sports.com composite rankings and No. 82 in the ESPN 100.
• Known as “Big Rose,” Wheeler grew up in Atlanta before moving to Hampton, Va. in August of 2016. He moved to Richmond in 2017 and as a freshman, came off the bench to help John Marshall win the Virginia state 3A championship.
• In Wheeler’s sophomore year, John Marshall fell in overtime in the semifinals of the 3A state championship during its 21-5 season before the school moved to Class 2A for the 2019-20 season.
• His Team Loaded AAU VA squad produced a perfect 40-0 record during the summer of 2018, won the Adidas Gauntlet Championship and was the top-ranked 15U team in the nation.
• Chose to attend Louisville after narrowing his options to also include LSU, NC State, VCU and Hampton.
Personal
• Born Jan. 15, 2003 ... Son of Debra Davis and Roosevelt Wheeler, Sr, ... Has two siblings: Courtney and CJ ... Major is art.
• Personal goal at UofL is to win a championship.
• Chose to attend UofL because he was treated like family.
• Wears No. 4 jersey because "I come from the 404 and 804."
• Enjoys photography, drawing and playing video games in his spare time.
• His mom has had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
• Most proud of his confidence.
• Best basketball advice given to him is “never let fatigue win.”
• When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was Lebron James.
• If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is his hats.
• Best thing about being a Cardinal is "being with my brothers every day."
• Feels Will Smith would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
• The best athlete he ever faced is Isaiah Todd.
• Would most like to meet Lil Uzi Vert.
Favorites
Basketball Player: Kevin Garnett
NBA Team: Atlanta Hawks
Athlete, Other Than A Basketball Player: Marshawn Lynch
Movies: Fast and Furious series
TV Shows: Martin
Actor: Martin Lawrence
Comedian: Martin Lawrence
Musical Group/Singer: Offset
TV Sports Personality: Shaquille O’Neal
Website: YouTube.com
Twitter Follow: @LouisvilleMBB
Foods: Wings, ribs
Class at UofL: Art
Midnight Snack: Cereal
Vacation spot: Los Angeles
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