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Blake Wesley forging own path to NBA from under-the-radar recruit to first one-and-done in Notre Dame history

LAS VEGAS — One-and-done players are usually five-star prospects in high school and McDonald’s All-Americans. Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero have been on NBA scouts’ radar because of their high profile before hitting the college scene.

Blake Wesley is far from your typical one-and-done.

The 6-foot-5 combo guard was an under-the-radar high school recruit, ranked just outside the top 100 in his high school class. Wesley wasn’t a McDonald’s All-American and didn’t get invited to participate at Nike’s Hoop Summit or Jordan Brand Classic, events that allow NBA scouts and front-office executives to get early eyes on the top prospects coming up.