Blaise Vespe (born November 6, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles of the Atlantic Sun conference.
| No. 15 – Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | Atlantic Sun conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 6, 2002 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Florida Golf Coast (2022–present) |
Early life and personal life
editBorn in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Vespe is the son of Deborah and Will Vespe.[1] His father, Will Vespe, played at the University of Miami before getting drafted in the Major League Baseball by the Minnesota Twins and played professional ball in the Cleveland Indians organization.[2]
As a junior Vespe helped the Saints’ first Philadelphia Catholic League title since 2014. Vespe drilled a late three-pointer and secured a key blocked shot. The New Jersey native and graduate of St. Joan of Arc School in Marlton finished with seven points, five rebounds, one steal and two blocks.[3] Vespe transferred from St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey,[4] and after he graduated from Neumann-Goretti, he enrolled at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds over his last 12 games.[5]
College career
editVespe, a 6-foot-7-inch (2.01 m) freshman forward, played a season-high 18 minutes December 10, 2022, scoring 8 points, six of which came in the first half against the Mercer Bears.[6]
College statistics
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | FGCU Eagles | 11 | 0 | 7.3 | .524 | .200 | .625 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
References
edit- ^ "Blaise Vespe – 2022–23 – Men's Basketball". FGCU Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Zimmaro, Mark (December 20, 2022). "Patience and motivation brought Vespe to Florida Gulf Coast". South Philly Review. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "With grit, Neumann-Goretti earns first league title in 6 years". Catholic Philly. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Blaise Vespe, Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's basketball. Accessed April 19, 2023. "Hometown Cherry Hill, N.J.... Prior to playing for Neumann-Goretti, Vespe played for St. Augustine Prep in Richland, N.J."
- ^ "Neumann-Goretti basketball alum 'Blaises' path at college". Catholic Philly. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "FGCU men's basketball team overcomes slow start, knocks off Mercer". Naples Daily News. Retrieved April 10, 2023.