Kaleb Wesson was always going to be the key to Ohio State's success this season.
With Keita Bates-Diop playing at the next level and the graduation of Jae'Sean Tate, Wesson now joins C.J. Jackson as the only returning starters and is really the only reliable production the Buckeyes return in the front court.
Last season, Bates-Diop led the team with 19.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game followed by Tate's 12.3 points and 6.2 boards. Wesson was next up in terms of front court production, averaging 10.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
This offseason, Wesson began to understand his importance to the team and the importance of a well-rounded game, and he began working to improve himself outside of just a tradition post skillset.