Jesse Waleson

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

Jesse Waleson
No. 35 – Landstede Hammers
PositionCenter
LeagueBNXT League
Personal information
Born (2001-05-25) 25 May 2001
Amsterdam, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Listed height2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
Listed weight103 kg (227 lb)
Career information
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentOostende
2022→Kangoeroes Mechelen
2023–present→Landstede Hammers
Career highlights and awards

Early career

At 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

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. 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

Waleson has played for the Netherlands U18 team.[6]

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 signs at Mechelen". Eurobasket. February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  5. j.slot (2023-02-23). "Jesse Waleson is een tijdelijke Hammer". Landstede Hammers (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  6. "Jesse WALESON at the FIBA U18 European Championship 2019". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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