Ohio State big man Kaleb Wesson has not only transformed his body, but also his basketball game. It doesn’t take long to see the improvements in the 6-9, 270 lb. forward’s approach and skill set. His scoring average is about the same so far this year as last, but that doesn’t tell the full story.
He’s got better foot-work down low, better conditioning to stay further out of four trouble and move his feet on defense more, and his outside game is something teams have to guard against. Wesson’s steals, rebounds, assists, minutes played, and blocks per game have all improved suggesting he’s much more effective all-around.
And now, it’s not just the Big Ten or Ohio State coaching staff that has taken notice of the year he is having. Wesson was selected to the Midseason Top 25 for the Wooden Award Wednesday.
The players selected to the prestigious list are chosen by a panel of national college basketball experts. It recognizes those players that are front-runners for the Wooden Award — the sports most prestigious honor that goes to the best college basketball player annually.
The winner of the 2020 John R. Wooden Award will be presented by Wendy’s during the ESPN College Basketball Awards on Friday, April 10, 2020. And yes, there’s still plenty of work to do.
