Wesley Person Jr. (born August 1, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Rabotnički of the Macedonian League. Person played college basketball for the Troy Trojans.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1, 1995 Brantley, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Brantley (Brantley, Alabama) |
| College | Troy (2014–2018) |
| NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Roseto Sharks |
| 2020–2021 | Egis Körmend |
| 2021–2022 | Newcastle Eagles |
| 2022–2023 | Szedeák |
| 2023–2024 | Korihait |
| 2024 | Rabotnički |
Professional career
editAfter going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, it was reported on July 18, 2018, that Person signed his first professional basketball contract, a one-year deal with the Roseto Sharks of the Serie A2 Basket.[3]
On October 26, 2019, Person was selected by the Maine Red Claws with the 4th pick in the 2nd round of the 2019 NBA G League Draft and was included in the training camp roster.[4] However, he was later waived on November 9, 2019, before the Maine Red Claws finalized the opening night roster.[5]
On February 19, 2020, Egis Körmend announced that they had brought Person to replace Erjon Kastrati.[6]
On September 8, 2021, the Newcastle Eagles announced that they had signed Person to replace Matt Scott, who had suffered a season-ending injury.[7]
For the 2023–24 season, Person signed with Korihait in Finland.
Personal life
editBorn in Brantley, Alabama, Wesley Person Jr. is the son of former NBA player Wesley Person, and nephew of former NBA player Chuck Person.[8] Wesley Jr.'s cousin, Adrian Person, is a former nationally ranked JUCO basketball player who averaged a national best 31 points per game at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama in 1997.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Brantley star Wesley Person Jr. signs with Troy". alabamanews.net. April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ^ "Wesley Person Jr. makes it where Dad didn't: NCAA tourney". USA Today. March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Former Trojan Wesley Person Signs Professional Contract". troytrojans.com. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Boston, Evans (October 26, 2019). "2019 NBA G League Draft". NBA.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ Boston, Evans (November 7, 2019). "Red Claws Announce Opening Night Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Játékos cserél csapatunk, az Egis Körmend Erjon Kastratinak megköszönjük a munkáját, helyette Wesley Person Jr. érkezik". bckormend.hu (in Hungarian). February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Rushworth, Simon (September 8, 2021). "Wesley is person of interest". newcastle-eagles.com. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "McMenamin: Person more than just a mentor". ESPN.com. June 12, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ Tate, Loren (November 5, 1997). "Tate: Juco guard real deal, coach says". The News-Gazette. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
