Five things Kaleb Wesson declaring for the NBA Draft means for Ohio State

Ohio State big man Kalbe Wesson has declared for the NBA draft. Here are five things it means for the Buckeye basketball program.

Wesson could still come back for his senior season

I’ve seen some discuss Wesson’s legacy and what it means to lose a post-presence of his caliber. But remember, this isn’t a done deal yet. Under NCAA rules, a player can declare for the NBA draft and even hire a certified agent and still retain college eligibility.

That’s exactly the path Wesson is taking. He’ll go through the process, get feedback, maybe do a workout or two depending on if that’s possible during the COVID-19 health crisis, and then look to be drafted.

Until he doesn’t. Wesson could still pull the ultimate mulligan and not like where things are going and withdraw from the draft by June 3. If he were to do that, you could still see him in a scarlet and gray uniform next season.

But … I wouldn’t bank on it.

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