# McKinley Wright IV

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American basketball player (born 1998)

McKinley Wright IV Wright with Dubai in 2025 No. 25 – Dubai Basketball Position Point guard League ABA League EuroLeague Personal information Born (1998-10-25) October 25, 1998 (age 27) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Listed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Listed weight 192 lb (87 kg) Career information High school Champlin Park (Champlin, Minnesota) College Colorado (2017–2021) NBA draft 2021: undrafted Playing career 2021–present Career history 2021–2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 2021–2022 →Iowa Wolves 2022–2023 Dallas Mavericks 2022–2023 →Texas Legends 2023–2025 Budućnost 2025–present Dubai Career highlights ABA League MVP (2025) All-ABA League Team (2025) Montenegrin League champion (2024) Montenegrin Cup winner (2025) 3× First-team All-Pac-12 (2019–2021) Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2020) Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2018) Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2017) Stats at NBA.com Stats at Basketball Reference

**McKinley Wright IV** (born October 25, 1998) is an American professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player for [Dubai Basketball](/source/Dubai_Basketball) of the [ABA League](/source/ABA_League) and the [EuroLeague](/source/EuroLeague). He played [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) for the [Colorado Buffaloes](/source/Colorado_Buffaloes_men's_basketball).

## Early life

Wright is the son of McKinley Wright III and grew up in [Champlin, Minnesota](/source/Champlin%2C_Minnesota). Wright attended [Champlin Park High School](/source/Champlin_Park_High_School) and averaged 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists per game in his senior season.[1] He led the team to a 31–1 record and the 4A title game, losing to [Apple Valley High School](/source/Apple_Valley_High_School_(Minnesota)). Wright had 30 points in a state quarterfinal victory over [Chaska High School](/source/Chaska_High_School). He was named 2017 [Minnesota Mr. Basketball](/source/Minnesota_Mr._Basketball). He initially committed to [Dayton](/source/Dayton_Flyers_men's_basketball) but reopened his recruiting after coach [Archie Miller](/source/Archie_Miller_(basketball)) was hired by [Indiana](/source/Indiana_Hoosiers_men's_basketball).[2] In April 2017, Wright committed to [Colorado](/source/Colorado_Buffaloes_men's_basketball).[3]

## College career

Wright while playing for [Colorado Buffaloes](/source/Colorado_Buffaloes_men's_basketball), in November 2017

On December 15, 2017, Wright set career highs in points (30) and assists (11) as the Buffaloes defeated [South Dakota State](/source/South_Dakota_State_Jackrabbits_men's_basketball) 112–103 in double overtime.[4] As a freshman, Wright averaged 14.2 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game on a team that finished 17–15. Wright was named to the [Pac-12](/source/Pac-12_Conference) Conference All-Freshman Team while earning honorable mention to both the All-Pac-12 Team and All-Defensive Team.[5] His 175 assists broke [Chauncey Billups](/source/Chauncey_Billups)' record of 143 assists for a freshman. After the season, he worked out with Billups to improve his jump shot.[6] As a sophomore, Wright was named first-team [All-Pac-12](/source/List_of_All-Pac-12_Conference_men's_basketball_teams).[7]

Wright averaged 13 points and 4.8 assists per game despite nursing a left shoulder so tender that he slept on his back to keep it from being painful. He had corrective surgery after the season to fix a torn labrum.[8] Wright had a season-high 29 points in a 78–76 overtime win over [Dayton](/source/Dayton_Flyers_men's_basketball), receiving jeers from fans of the school he originally signed with out of high school.[9] At the conclusion of the regular season, Wright was named to the All-Pac-12 first team and the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team.[10] As a junior, Wright averaged 14.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.[11] After the season, Wright declared for the [2020 NBA draft](/source/2020_NBA_draft).[12] On August 1, he announced he was withdrawing from the draft to return for his senior season.[13] As a senior, he averaged 15.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, earning [Pac-12](/source/Pac-12_Conference) All-First Team honors. Following the season, Wright declared for the [2021 NBA draft](/source/2021_NBA_draft),[14] forgoing his extra year of college eligibility due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[15]

## Professional career

### Minnesota Timberwolves / Iowa Wolves (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the [2021 NBA draft](/source/2021_NBA_draft), Wright signed a [two-way contract](/source/Two-way_contract) with the [Minnesota Timberwolves](/source/Minnesota_Timberwolves) on August 6, 2021, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the [Iowa Wolves](/source/Iowa_Wolves).[16]

### Dallas Mavericks / Texas Legends (2022–2023)

Wright joined the [Phoenix Suns](/source/Phoenix_Suns) for the [2022 NBA Summer League](/source/2022_NBA_Summer_League).[17] In September 2022, he was signed by the [Dallas Mavericks](/source/Dallas_Mavericks).[18] After training camp, his contract was converted to a two-way contract on October 15, 2022.[19]

### Budućnost VOLI (2023–2025)

On July 22, 2023, Wright signed with [Budućnost VOLI](/source/KK_Budu%C4%87nost) of the [Montenegrin League](/source/Prva_A_Liga).[20] In his debut season with Budućnost, Wright averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 assists and 2 rebounds on 46.3% shooting from the field, over 30 ABA League games.

During the 2024–25 season, Wright improved his numbers, averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 assists and 2.4 points on 54.5% shooting from the field, over 30 ABA League games. For his performances throughout the season, he was named the [ABA League](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_ABA_League_First_Division) [MVP](/source/ABA_League_MVP); he was also named the [ABA League Ideal Starting Five](/source/ABA_League_Ideal_Starting_Five).[21][22]

### Dubai Basketball (2025–present)

On July 10, 2025, Wright signed a two-year contract with [Dubai Basketball](/source/Dubai_Basketball) of the [ABA League](/source/ABA_League) and the [EuroLeague](/source/EuroLeague).[23] In his first season with Dubai, he was named [MVP of the month](/source/EuroLeague_MVP_of_the_Month) of February of the [2025–26 EuroLeague](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_EuroLeague).[24]

## Career statistics

Legend 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

### NBA

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2021–22 Minnesota 5 0 3.8 .667 .500 — .0 .6 .0 .0 1.0 2022–23 Dallas 27 1 12.4 .469 .321 .684 1.7 2.1 .3 .2 4.2 Career 32 1 11.1 .475 .333 .684 1.5 1.9 .3 .2 3.7

### College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2017–18 Colorado 32 31 32.6 .451 .304 .770 4.7 5.5 1.0 .4 14.2 2018–19 Colorado 35 35 32.4 .494 .365 .807 4.9 4.8 1.1 .2 13.0 2019–20 Colorado 32 32 34.9 .448 .336 .792 5.7 5.0 1.1 .3 14.4 2020–21 Colorado 32 32 32.6 .480 .301 .844 4.3 5.7 1.1 .3 15.2 Career 131 130 33.1 .467 .328 .803 4.9 5.2 1.1 .3 14.2

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Fuller, Marcus (April 10, 2017). ["McKinley Wright, Minnesota's Mr. Basketball, reopens recruitment"](http://www.startribune.com/mckinley-wright-minnesota-s-mr-basketball-reopens-recruitment/418673243/). *[Star Tribune](/source/Star_Tribune)*. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Stavenhagen, Cody (March 26, 2017). ["Champlin Park's McKinley Wright named Mr. Minnesota Basketball"](http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/03/26/champlin-parks-mckinley-wright-named-mr-basketball/). *[Star Tribune](/source/Star_Tribune)*. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Boyle, John (April 28, 2017). ["Former Dayton Flyers recruit commits to Colorado"](https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/former-dayton-flyers-recruit-commits-colorado/p07qYB4etaI09otwpSxOZP/). *[Dayton Daily News](/source/Dayton_Daily_News)*. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Colorado gets past South Dakota State in 2 OT"](https://www.reuters.com/article/basketball-ncaa-colorado-souther-dakotae/colorado-gets-past-south-dakota-state-in-2-ot-idUSMTZEDCG1C2Y4V). *[Reuters](/source/Reuters)*. December 15, 2017. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Shapiro, Jake (November 8, 2018). ["'This isn't just the McKinley Wright show:' CU Hoops primer"](https://247sports.com/college/colorado/Article/cu-buffs-2018-19-season-focus-mckinley-wright-tad-boyle-124424260/). *247 Sports*. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Graham, Pat (October 26, 2018). ["Wright works out with Buffs standout Billups to improve game"](https://apnews.com/9cd75bf7c22242e693288b74eb247618). *[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)*. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Bennett, Brian (October 29, 2019). ["Think a bum shoulder was going to bother Colorado's McKinley Wright IV? He has experienced far worse pain"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1330969/2019/10/29/thought-a-hurt-shoulder-was-going-to-bother-colorados-mckinley-wright-hes-experienced-far-worse-pain-than-that/). *[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic)*. Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Graham, Pat (October 25, 2019). ["Led By McKinley Wright IV, Colorado Buffaloes Enter Season With Lofty Prospects"](https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/10/25/mckinley-wright-iv-tyler-bey-colorado-buffaloes-ncaa-pac-12/). *[CBS](/source/CBS)*. [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). Retrieved December 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Schwartz nails 3 at buzzer, Colorado beats Dayton in OT"](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401170191). *[ESPN](/source/ESPN)*. [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). December 21, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Pac-12_Awards_10-0)** ["Pac-12 announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball annual major awards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200326010600/https://pac-12.com/article/2020/03/08/2019-20-pac-12-mens-basketball-all-conference-awards-announced). *pac-12.com*. March 9, 2020. Archived from [the original](https://pac-12.com/article/2020/03/08/2019-20-pac-12-mens-basketball-all-conference-awards-announced) on March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Crawford, Kirkland (March 16, 2020). ["The 2020 NCAA tournament that could have been: South region"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2020/03/16/ncaa-tournament-2020-march-madness-west-baylor-michigan-basketball/5055501002/). *[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press)*. Retrieved March 19, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-si_12-0)** Howell, Chase (March 24, 2020). ["Wright and Bey to Test NBA Draft Process"](https://www.si.com/college/colorado/basketball/bey-and-wright-to-test-nba-draft-process). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*. Retrieved March 25, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Pascoe, Bruce (August 1, 2020). ["Colorado's McKinley Wright pulls out of NBA Draft to return to Buffs"](http://kokomoperspective.com/sports/ncaa/colorados-mckinley-wright-pulls-out-of-nba-draft-to-return-to-buffs/article_3d8d8447-4d5a-5c12-a41d-f89e0818ef76.html). *[Kokomo Perspective](/source/Kokomo_Perspective)*. Retrieved August 2, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["NBA 2021 Draft Prospects | McKinley Wright IV | NBA.com"](https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/mckinley-wright-iv). *NBA*. Retrieved December 23, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Givony, Jonathan (February 26, 2021). ["Pandemic changes NBA draft rules for seniors"](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30968822/pandemic-changes-nba-draft-rules-seniors). *ESPN.com*. Retrieved December 23, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Timberwolves Sign Nathan Knight and McKinley Wright IV to Two-Way Contracts"](https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-sign-nathan-knight-and-mckinley-wright-iv-two-way-contracts). *NBA.com*. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Phoenix Suns 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster"](https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2022/vegas/team/1610612756/suns). *NBA.com*. Retrieved July 5, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Mavericks fill out training camp roster with five signees"](https://www.mavs.com/camp-signees-2/). *mavs.com*. Retrieved September 21, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["McKinley Wright IV's Mavs Gamble Pays Off, Earns 2-Way Contract"](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-mckinley-wright-signs-two-way-contract). *si.com*. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Iz NBA lige u Podgoricu: Budućnost Voli dovela plejmejkera Dalas Maveriksa!"](https://kkbuducnost.me/vijesti/iz-nba-lige-u-podgoricu-buducnost-voli-dovela-plejmejkera-dalas-maveriksa/). *KKBuducnost.me* (in Montenegrin). July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-aba-mvp-2025_21-0)** ["2024/25 Regular Season NLB MVP: McKinley Wright"](https://www.aba-liga.com/news/52933/2024-25-regular-season-nlb-mvp-mckinley-wright/). *aba-liga.com*. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Petrušev, Kamenjaš, Wright, Jones and Brown form the Ideal Starting Five"](https://www.aba-liga.com/news/52939/petrusev-kamenjas-wright-jones-and-brown-form-the-ideal-starting-five/). *aba-liga.com*. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-dubai2025_23-0)** ["Dubai Basketball Signs American Talent McKinley Wright IV on 2-Year Deal"](https://dubaibasketball.com/basketball/dubai-basketball-signs-american-talent-mckinley-wright-iv-on-2-year-deal/). *dubaibasketball.com*. July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["McKinley Wright locks up EuroLeague MVP for February"](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/mckinley-wright-locks-up-euroleague-mvp-for-february/). EuroLeague. March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 2, 2026.

## External links

- [Colorado Buffaloes bio](https://cubuffs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mckinley-wright-iv/15024)

- [McKinley Wright IV](https://www.aba-liga.com/player/4431/23/1/mckinley-wright-iv/) at aba-liga.com

- Media related to [McKinley Wright IV](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:McKinley_Wright_IV) at Wikimedia Commons

v t e Dubai Basketball current roster 2 Dangubić 3 Bacon 4 Avramović 5 Abass 7 Prepelič (C) 8 Bertāns 10 Anderson 11 Kondić 13 Musa 14 Jaiteh 17 Kabengele 25 Wright IV 30 Petrušev 34 Kamenjaš Head coach: Sekulić Assistant coach: Georgallis Harris Matković Njegovanović Šentjurc

v t e ABA League MVP Award Dejan Milojević Trophy 2002: Baždarić 2003: Weaks 2004: Milojević 2005: Milojević 2006: Milojević 2007: Gurović 2008: Dragićević 2009: Tomić 2010: Mason 2011: Žorić 2012: Simon 2013: Ćapin 2014: Šarić 2015: Jokić 2016: Bilan 2017: Janković 2018: Žorić 2019: Bitadze 2020: Not awarded 2021: Petrušev 2022: Kalinić 2023: Božić 2024: Božić 2025: Wright 2026: Marković

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