"I'm fortunate to be able to take the court and play this season with my cousin."
Kent State Men's Basketball forwards and first cousins Delrecco Gillespie and Rob Whaley Jr. join Andrea Filote for the Kent State of Mind series. In this conversation, Delrecco and Rob open up about their upbringing, family dynamic, and what it means to be teammates at Kent State University.
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“The fit is perfect. It’s family here at Kent State. I’ll finally get to be myself again. I got a chip on my shoulder.” @robwhaley_ https://t.co/nKoQtzHghu
Kent State MBB gets a commitment tonight from UNLV transfer Rob Whaley Jr, he’s also cousins with Rico Gillespie, ultra talented & multi dimensional at 6-7, 260, chooses the Flashes over Saint Mary’s, Drake, etc, another instant impact front court piece, Flashes baseline loaded
NEWS: UNLV transfer Rob Whaley Jr. has committed to Kent State, he tells 336Edits.
The 6-7 forward averaged 7.6 points and 3.6 rebounds last season. Played just two games this season.
The National All - American teams have been released and a couple do it all type players from your Golden Eagles have been recognized. Congrats to Rob Whaley, and Kaylee Headrick being named to the NJCAA Honorable Mention 🦅🏀💪
A fan-favorite, @CSI_MBB's Rob Whaley (@___BoyBoy) will have his own burger at the Twin Falls Sandwich Company.
Seems like owner Shane Cook decided the Region 18 POY deserved it.
Rob hasn't decided what it will be just yet. Maybe
@jeffreinert5 will get one eventually.