Kaleb Wesson has entered his name into the NBA Draft.
While the draft’s date is still officially set for June 25, the coronavirus pandemic could end up changing that. But one thing that likely won’t change is Wesson’s mindset towards returning to Ohio State.
Following an abrupt and unexpected end to his junior season, the six-foot, nine-inch power forward will forgo his last year of collegiate eligibility to test the waters at the sport’s highest level, or so we think. Technically the big man could decide to still come back, but it’d be a stretch to think he would flirt with the NBA for two straight-seasons and come back both times.
This past season, Wesson averaged 14.0 points and a career-high 9.3 rebounds. On a Buckeye team that reached into the top five early in the season, Wesson was the focal point of the offense.
But, what’s his ceiling and where might be land in the upcoming draft? Well, NBC Sports’ Rob Dauster current has Wesson pegged as the 39th best prospect.
“Wesson is the guy that was helped the most by testing the waters of the NBA draft last year. He shed some weight, he’s gotten much better as a defender in ball-screen actions and he’s still a bully on the block that can really pass and knockdown threes. He’s got a shot to stick,” Dauster said regarding the Ohio State forward.
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Wesson may not have the highest ceiling in the draft, but he should be able to contribute to any team in the league. His three-point shooting, making 1.5 per game on 42.5% from behind the arc, is what will help drive his value.
That said, expect to hear Wesson’s name in the future, but it may not be until a few hours into the draft.