Rasheer Fleming
| No. 20 – Phoenix Suns | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 10, 2004 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Saint Joseph's (2022–2025) |
| NBA draft | 2025: 2nd round, 31st overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–present | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Rasheer TyLee Fleming (born July 10, 2004)[1] is an American basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Saint Joseph's Hawks. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Suns.
High school career
Fleming attended Gloucester City High School in Gloucester City, New Jersey for his freshman and sophomore years of high school before transferring to Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey. He grew three inches between his sophomore and junior years.[2] Fleming committed to play college basketball at Saint Joseph's over offers from Albany, Siena, and Towson.[3][4]
College career
Fleming averaged 5.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game during his freshman season with the Saint Joseph's Hawks in 2022–23.[5] He became the Hawks' starting power forward midway through his freshman year.[6] Fleming finished his sophomore season averaging 10.7 points per game.[7] During his junior season, he scored 19 points in a win over rival Villanova.[8]
In April 2025, Fleming declared for the NBA draft.[9]
Professional career
Fleming was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Phoenix Suns on July 6 in a seven-team trade.[10][11]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Saint Joseph's | 31 | 18 | 20.5 | .427 | .297 | .690 | 5.0 | .6 | .8 | .9 | 5.8 |
| 2023–24 | Saint Joseph's | 35 | 35 | 26.8 | .528 | .324 | .612 | 7.4 | .8 | .8 | 1.5 | 10.7 |
| 2024–25 | Saint Joseph's | 35 | 35 | 31.3 | .531 | .390 | .743 | 8.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 14.7 |
| Career | 101 | 88 | 26.4 | .510 | .349 | .680 | 7.1 | .9 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 10.6 | |
References
- ^ "Rasheer Fleming". nbadraft.net. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Camden High's Rasheer Fleming seeks smooth transition to Hawk Hill". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 30, 2021. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Camden's Rasheer Fleming commits to play basketball at St. Joseph's". Courier-Post. November 15, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Friedman, Josh (November 15, 2021). "Camden senior Rasheer Fleming signs letter of intent to play basketball at St. Joseph's". Courier-Post. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ March, Lochlahn (March 15, 2024). "St. Joe's sophomore forward Rasheer Fleming's rise is fueling a trip to the A-10 semifinal". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Big 5 Classic: The path to an 'appointed and anointed time' for St. Joe's featured a big night from Rasheer Fleming". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 2, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Derryberry, Jace (November 24, 2024). "NBA Draft: Saint Joseph's Rasheer Fleming Has Shown Impressive Versatility Against Three Power Five Opponents". SI.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Rasheer Fleming scores 19 points to lead Saint Joseph's past Villanova". Delaware County Daily Times. November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Saint Joseph's F Fleming will enter NBA draft". ESPN.com. April 11, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "PHOENIX SUNS ACQUIRE DILLON BROOKS, JALEN GREEN AND DRAFT RIGHTS TO KHAMAN MALUACH, RASHEER FLEMING AND KOBY BREA IN SEVEN-TEAM TRADE". NBA.com. July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "76ers draft Broome, Suns land Fleming in Round 2". ESPN.com. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.