SF Andre Wesson (Official Thread)

[wigmon]

Difficult to see where PT might come from if KBD, Tate and Loving average 30 mpg (slightly less than last year). I suspect that Kam is going to get 6-8 mpg more this year as well. That would leave only 3-5 mpg left at the 2-4 positions for he and Funderburk to split (assuming CJ plays only at the PG position).

 

[HabaneroBuck]

Has nothing to do with underestimating and everything to do with a healthy Tate, Bates-Diop, and Loving at the three spot. I didn't think a Lenzelle comparison was a slight! I just think of the four newbies, he's least likely to see a lot of minutes. I'm hoping for nice contributions from the new guys.

EDIT: Wigmon beat me to it. CJ will absolutely get minutes as the only true point on the team, so that should free up some 2-time for Lyle. The minutes just don't seem to be there for Wesson, but injuries invariably happen.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Kid brings a lot of energy and finds himself in the right place a lot of times. I like it. A lot.

 

[HabaneroBuck]

Are you seeing any minutes during B1G play, Bestbuck? I would say he's behind Bell and Thompson at this point, but if there are any attitude problems, he seems like the kind of guy coach will go to because of the energy and approach you saw.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Are you seeing any minutes during B1G play, Bestbuck? I would say he's behind Bell and Thompson at this point, but if there are any attitude problems, he seems like the kind of guy coach will go to because of the energy and approach you saw.

Barring injury or weird necessity, he has the opportunity for sure. I think he can play either wing and the 4. He just has a nose for the ball and can play anyone on defense. You know how Matta loves defenders.

 

[LitlBuck]

Wesson: A bit of a late-bloomer in high school, the 6-foot-6 wing can shoot and defend four positions. He may need to do some catching up physically, but the good news is the Buckeyes shouldn't have to rely on him with Tate, Loving and Keita Bates-Diop in front of him.

He'll have a role, though.

"Being an energetic guy, bringing energy off the bench," said Wesson, who played 13 minutes against Walsh and had six rebounds.

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index....basketball_season_p_2.html#incart_river_index

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[MARVYMARV14]

For some reason he kind of reminds me of Lenzel Smith

 

[brodybuck21]

For some reason he kind of reminds me of Lenzel Smith

i can see this and I like it. Really liked what I saw from Wesson last night.

 

[LitlBuck]

i can see this and I like it. Really liked what I saw from Wesson last night.

I think we have to remember who he was playing against last night. He might have been able to start for the Catamounts but I am not so sure how much PT is going to get when we play schools like Virginia, UCLA, and the teams in the Big Ten.

 

[brodybuck21]

I think we have to remember who he was playing against last night. He might have been able to start for the Catamounts but I am not so sure how much PT is going to get when we play schools like Virginia, UCLA, and the teams in the Big Ten.

agreed but still he didnt look like a project the way ALOT of fans/pundits described him. good size. went after rebounds. these are things you can see against any type of comp

 

[brodybuck21]

Bump

 

[LitlBuck]

Holtmann is very familiar with the Wesson family and tried to get Andre to come to Butler according to the owner of 270 Hoops..

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

Ohio State's Andre Wesson Undergoing Testing For 'Medical Issue,' Basketball Future In Jeopardy

Andre Wesson's basketball career is in jeopardy.

Ohio State confirmed to Eleven Warriors that the Buckeye sophomore forward has been undergoing tests during the summer for a medical issue, and it is unclear whether or not he will be able to continue his hoops career.

An Ohio State spokesperson released the following statement to Eleven Warriors Wednesday afternoon:

"Ohio State sophomore forward Andre Wesson has been undergoing testing and monitoring over the summer for a medical issue. Additional testing will be conducted in the coming weeks. The Ohio State men’s basketball program is optimistic Andre will be able to continue his athletic career with the Buckeyes this season."

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[LitlBuck]

Ohio State's Andre Wesson Undergoing Testing For 'Medical Issue,' Basketball Future In Jeopardy

While it certainly would be a blow to the program if Andre cannot play this season but if he cannot because of a medical condition that is fine. My thoughts are with him and his family for a good diagnosis.