Tyler Wahl (6’9”, 24 years old), fresh off winning the Croatian championship with KK Zadar in his rookie professional season, has signed with Panionios. The former Wisconsin Badger becomes the team’s sixth American signing for the upcoming campaign, following Markel Starks, Jaylen Hands, Matt Lewis, Rocky Kreuser, and Nate Watson.
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Born on March 7, 2001, in Lakeville, Minnesota, Wahl played high school basketball at Lakeville North, where as a senior he averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game, leading the Panthers to a conference title and the Class 4A state final. He was twice named to the Associated Press All-State Second Team and was a finalist for Minnesota’s “Mr. Basketball” award.
At the collegiate level, Wahl spent five seasons at Wisconsin, using an extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic. After two seasons primarily coming off the bench, he became a full-time starter in 2021, steadily improving his numbers and finishing his fourth year with 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. In his final season (2023–24), he averaged 10.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
In 2024–25, Wahl signed with KK Zadar, helping the team win the Croatian league title. In the ABA League, he posted 10.4 points (56% FG), 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game; in the Croatian league, he averaged 11 points (53% FG), 6.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals.
Panionios officially welcomes him, wishing him health, strength, and determination in pursuing the club’s goals this season.
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