True Hoop’s Henry Abbot — making a heck of a comeback from that whole Norman Mailer, “Belly Of The Beast” disaster —- has been in research overdrive, digging up what little information exists concerning the shadowy figure of William Wesley, a guy who seems to be more connected in NBA circles than Frank Drucker, Sonny Vaccarro and David Falk combined.
If Abbot can’t find a suitable jpeg of Wesley on the net, there’s no point in my even trying. But until photo or video evidence is uncovered, you’ll have to console yourself with a photo of the late Wesley Willis (above).
Worldwide Wes isn’t just an NBA guy, either. He’s become very active in the HS/collegiate ranks as well, accused by some of steering guys to specific programs (or away from others). In fact, word around Michigan is that the Wolverine program may not land many kids Wes has connection to (and they are legion) because Amaker actually commented in that Fred Girard story in the News.
Guys like this have almost always tended to operate in the shadows a bit, but this is beyond the normal deal.