Jesse Waleson

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Jesse Waleson
No. 25 – Filou Oostende
PositionCenter
LeagueBNXT League
Personal information
Born (2001-05-25) 25 May 2001 (age 20)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Listed height2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
Listed weight96 kg (212 lb)
Career information
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentOostende
Career highlights and awards

Jesse Waleson (born 25 May 2001) is a Dutch basketball player for Filou Oostende of the BNXT League. Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he plays as center.

Early career[]

At age 16, Waleson moved from the Netherlands to Spain to play for UCEM Mataro U18. 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[]

On 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.

National team career[]

Waleson has played for the Netherlands U18 team.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jesse Waleson" (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Jesse Waleson". This Is Basketball. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Nederlandse center Jesse Waleson laat zich opmerken bij Oostende: "Altijd klaar als coach me nodig heeft"". Hln.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Jesse WALESON at the FIBA U18 European Championship 2019". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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