The 2020 NBA Draft is sneaking up on us — sort of. The hoops spectacle got moved to November 18 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and so it kind of got put on the back burner. We’re now less than two months out and we like to keep an eye on what’s going on with former Ohio State big man Kaleb Wesson.
And, on that note, in the latest big board by Rookie Wire, Wesson is rated as the No. 57 overall prospect, meaning it could be an interesting draft night if that holds true. That’s because it’s right in the area where he’ll either get drafted or end up as an undrafted free agent looking to make his case.
So, what does Rookie Wire’s Bryan Kalbrosky say about Wesson and why he’s listed where he is?
Next … The narrative on Kaleb Wesson
No. 57 overall prospect – Kaleb Wesson
What Rookie Wire says about Kaleb Wesson
“Ohio State’s Kaleb Wesson is a stretch big who has thrived in the pick-and-pop. He is also a sharp passer out of the short roll in PnR possessions, which makes him an intriguing development project for teams looking for a modern big in the second round.”
What we say
Wesson showed coachability and a willingness to better himself by dropping weight and working on his footwork and outside game. Unfortunately, despite those positives, he’s a bit of a tweener in the NBA game and will have to work really hard to impress scouts and NBA executives. Worst come to worst, Wesson could carve out a very good overseas career which isn’t all that bad.
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