While Kentucky’s opponent on Wednesday night, the Utah Utes, had the biggest roster the Cats had faced thus far this year, Ohio State poses a different interior threat. Standing at 6’9″ and 270 pounds, junior Kaleb Wesson is the best big that Kentucky has faced this season, and it isn’t close. Wesson’s lack of true height at the center position is more than made up for by his ability to out-muscle most other bigs.
Wesson leads the Buckeyes in points with 14.3, rebounds with 9.1, and blocks with 1.5 per game. The big from Westerville, Ohio is also one of the best three-point shooters for this Ohio State team, hitting 17 of his 37 threes this season for 45.