What will his role be for this year’s team? The Salukis won't need as much offensive support because of their influx of depth and talent at the guard spot. Now with those additional options, Wesley can focus on taking what the defense gives him, without feeling pressure to carry the load.
After his rock solid performance against Southwest Baptist, I asked him how his role was developing. "I'm still trying to figure it out," said Clemmons. "I'm just trying to see where I stand with the year’s team. Show the (younger players) what to do and be a leader. Listen to the scouting report, listen to what coach says, and if they follow right behind me then everything will be fine."
So while Clemmons might not have a role as a premier scorer he can still be a major factor leading by example on defense. "Some nights people are going to have bad offensive games,” he said, “but you should never have a bad defensive game.”
Playing lock down defense, crashing the boards, and leading by example will be exactly what this team needs from Wesley Clemmons. If he can do all those things, not only will he set the tone for the younger players, but he’ll provide the team with the type of consistency that they’ll need to be successful.
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