Roosevelt Wheeler is Pelister’s new American signing
Roosevelt Wheeler, 23 and 211 cm, joins Pelister from Switzerland and will report to coach Tane Spasev in Bitola.
Pelister have added an American center to their roster for the upcoming season: 23-year-old Roosevelt Wheeler. The club confirmed the signing on 01.09.2026 at 11:00; the report was filed by Saso Kuzmanovski.
Player profile
Wheeler stands 211 centimeters tall and arrives in Bitola with experience from European leagues. Last season he played in Switzerland, wearing the jerseys of Geneva and Massagno.
Before moving to Europe Wheeler began his college career at Louisville and later transferred to East Tennessee. Pelister expect him to add size and rim protection to their frontcourt.
On his arrival in Bitola, Wheeler will be made available to head coach Tane Spasev and will join the team's preparations for the new campaign.
In a related roster move, Voltemade departed for Italy and is reported to sign for Juventus today.
Pelister’s management has continued to reshape the squad ahead of the domestic championship, aiming for a competitive rotation that blends local players with international signings.
Photo: press material from the event
