Following the additions of Kelly Oubre Jr., Brad Wanamaker and Kent Bazemore, the Golden State Warriors are rounding out their roster before the start of preseason training camp.
After signing French wing Axel Toupane and Louisville’s Dwayne Sutton, the Warriors added another undrafted prospect to a training camp contract. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Warriors are signing former Ohio State big Kaleb Wesson to a camp deal.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Source: Kaleb Wesson is signing a camp deal with the Warriors. He's a 6-foot-9 bruising big from Ohio State who can shoot it a bit. Gives them an extra big body at the outset of practices.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 26, 2020
The 21-year-old is coming off a three-year stint in Columbus, averaging 12.9 points on 49.5% shooting from the field with seven rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks in 25.8 minutes per game.
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic halting the college basketball season, Wesson was a key piece for Ohio State’s top-25 rated team.
On his way to earning All-Big Ten Second-Team honors in 2020, Wesson notched a near double-double on 14 points and 9.3 rebounds a game. In his final season at Ohio State, Wesson increased his 3-point shooting to 3.4 attempts per game. The Buckeye product averaged 42.5% from beyond the arc in his junior season.
Watch highlights from Wesson’s run at Ohio State via YouTube:
At 6-foot-9, 270 lbs, Wesson will add another piece to Golden State’s restructured frontcourt with James Wiseman, Marquese Chriss, Kevon Looney and Alen Smailagic. Wesson will likely compete for a two-way contract with Sutton and Toupane.
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