Jesse Waleson (born 25 May 2001) is a Dutch basketball player for Oostende of the BNXT League. Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he plays as center.
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| Position | Center |
| League | BNXT League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2001-05-25) 25 May 2001 (age 21) 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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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]
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]
Waleson has played for the Netherlands U18 team.[5]
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