Jesse Waleson
No. 25 – Filou Oostende | |
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Position | Center |
League | BNXT League |
Personal information | |
Born | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 25 May 2001
Nationality | Dutch |
Listed height | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) |
Listed weight | 96 kg (212 lb) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career history | |
2020–present | Oostende |
Career highlights and awards | |
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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[]
- ^ "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 at the FIBA U18 European Championship 2019". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
Categories:
- 2001 births
- Living people
- Basketball players from Amsterdam
- BC Oostende players
- Centers (basketball)
- Dutch men's basketball players