Dean Wade

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Wade's journey from a two-star recruit to an NBA rotational player is a testament to his perseverance. He was named Mr. Kansas Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year in high school, and earned All-Big 12 honors twice at Kansas State. He helped lead the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in 2018. In the NBA, he has carved out a role as a reliable 3-and-D forward, appearing in over 200 games.

AwardsWade won Mr. Kansas Basketball and Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year in 2015. In college, he earned All-Big 12 Second Team (2019) and Third Team (2018) honors. He has not won any major professional awards.

Honours & Distinctions

Kansas State University Ring of Honor Nominee

Kansas State University·2024

Recognized as one of the most successful NBA players from the K-State program in recent years.

Community Recognition

St. John Community·2023

Hosted youth basketball camps in his hometown of St. John, Kansas.