Jesse Waleson (born 25 May 2001) is a Dutch basketball player. Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he plays as center.
| Free Agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 25 May 2001 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Listed height | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) |
| Listed weight | 103 kg (227 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | Oostende |
| 2022 | →Kangoeroes Mechelen |
| 2023–2024 | →Landstede Hammers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early career
editAt age 16, Waleson moved from the Netherlands to Spain to play for the UCEM Mataro U18 team. After a year, he returned to play for the Orange Lions Academy. Waleson later signed with BC Oostende to play for their U21 team.[1]
Professional career
editOn 13 December 2020, Waleson made his debut for Filou Oostende against Mons-Hainaut, contributing 6 points in a 72–75 loss.[2][3] On 11 April 2021, he had a career-high 11 points against Phoenix Brussels. Waleson averaged 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. On February 14, 2022, he was sent on loan to Kangoeroes Mechelen of the BNXT League.[4]
In February 2023, Waleson was sent on loan to Landstede Hammers for the remainder of the season.[5]
National team career
editWaleson has played for the Netherlands U18 team.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Jesse Waleson" (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Jesse Waleson". This Is Basketball. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse center Jesse Waleson laat zich opmerken bij Oostende: "Altijd klaar als coach me nodig heeft"". Hln.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Jesse Waleson signs at Mechelen". Eurobasket. February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ j.slot (2023-02-23). "Jesse Waleson is een tijdelijke Hammer". Landstede Hammers (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Jesse WALESON at the FIBA U18 European Championship 2019". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 13 August 2021.