According to ESPN, Kaleb Wesson ranks as the No. 6 overall player in college basketball entering this season. The top five ahead of Wesson include:
- Cassius Winston, Michigan State
- Markus Howard, Marquette
- Cole Anthony, North Carolina
- Udoka Azubuike, Kansas
- Jordan Nwora, Louisville
Wesson enters his junior season after a dominant sophomore year for the Buckeyes. Leading the team with 14.6 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game and with 21 total blocks, he earned 2019 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors.