# Sean Wesolek cements Hope post role

> Hope basketball star Sean Wesolek solidifies his place in team's post after 'older brothers' support.
- Title: Sean Wesolek cements Hope post role · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Hope basketball star Sean Wesolek solidifies his place in team's post after 'older brothers' support.
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- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-wesolek-cements-place-hope-034817875.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T03:48:17+00:00
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## Hope basketball post trio
Hope College men's basketball has a strong post with Orion Yant, Kyle Blauch and Sean Wesolek.
## Sean Wesolek's role
Wesolek, a sophomore center, saw time last season but will be relied upon for much more.
## Season opener game
Wesolek scored 10 points and grabbed three rebounds in 13 key minutes off the bench.
## Hope's win over Anderson
Hope won 90-63 against Anderson in season opener on Friday, Nov. 6, at DeVos Fieldhouse.
## Coach's praise
Hope coach Greg Mitchell said Wesolek is a good combination of the two and gets rewarded for doing things right.
## Wesolek's attitude
Wesolek hung out with Kyle and Orion last year to learn and soak up the team culture.
## Wesolek's support system
Wesolek has two bigs in front of him who support him and love him no matter what.
## Wesolek's impact
Wesolek scored four baskets in the paint and nailed a 3-pointer that put Hope up double digits.
## Team rebounding
Hope grabbed 58 rebounds - 29 more than Anderson - with Blauch having 13 and Yant nine.
## Wesolek's growth
Wesolek gained 15 pounds this offseason to become stronger and more confident.
## Team dynamics
Wesolek considers Orion and Kyle his older brothers who took him in last year.
## Team unity
Hope's team plays hard and rebounds well despite not having any seniors.
## Wesolek's quote
Wesolek said he feels more loved on than anybody when he does well because of the team support.

> i definitely tried to get bigger this offseason. i gained 15 pounds. but i have two bigs in front of me that support me. when i do well, i feel more loved on than anybody
## Team's future
Hope's team has big dreams and will prove them every night through hard work.
## Key takeaway

Hope College basketball player Sean Wesolek earned 10 points and three rebounds in season opener win over Anderson, cementing his role after being supported by older teammates.